The average bus between Tavistock and Reading takes 7h 27m and the fastest bus takes 5h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tavistock to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Tavistock and Reading. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tavistock is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Mayflower Street and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Tavistock to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Tavistock to Reading. However, there are services departing from Tavistock station and arriving at Reading station via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Tavistock to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Tavistock to Reading bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.
The distance between Tavistock and Reading is 243.8 km. The road distance is 351 km.
National Express operates a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride twice daily. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 4h 10m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.