Day trip from Plymouth to Reading
Reading lies 253 km (157 mi) north-east of Plymouth, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 253 km (157 mi) apart, Reading is a realistic day trip from Plymouth: about 4 h 7 min each way by road.
| Plymouth | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 260,203 | 318,014 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | PL2–PL4 | RG1–RG6 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Reading
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Staying in Reading
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Common questions
How far is Reading from Plymouth?
253 km (157 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Plymouth; by road roughly 309 km (192 mi).
How long does it take to get from Plymouth to Reading by road?
About 4 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Plymouth and Reading?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.