Penrith to Reading Trains

Penrith to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Penrith and Reading takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith 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.

5h 21m
Duration: 273 mi
Distance: £120
Average price: Every 4 hours
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4h 47m

£100–158

Penrith to Reading train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Penrith and Reading. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:22 PM → 9:39 PM
5h 16m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 1:11 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 26m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 5:07 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:18 AM → 4:12 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
2:22 PM → 7:39 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
3:23 PM → 8:12 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
4:19 PM → 9:39 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penrith 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.

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Penrith to Reading train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:22 PM → 9:39 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:05 PM

8:23 AM → 1:06 PM

11:14 AM → 4:40 PM

12:21 PM → 5:15 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:05 PM

8:23 AM → 1:06 PM

11:14 AM → 4:40 PM

12:21 PM → 5:15 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:05 PM

8:23 AM → 1:06 PM

11:14 AM → 4:40 PM

12:21 PM → 5:15 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:07 PM

8:20 AM → 1:11 PM

11:14 AM → 4:40 PM

12:21 PM → 5:07 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:18 AM → 4:12 PM

2:22 PM → 7:39 PM

3:23 PM → 8:12 PM

4:19 PM → 9:39 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:05 PM

8:23 AM → 1:06 PM

11:14 AM → 4:40 PM

12:21 PM → 5:15 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Penrith, England and Reading, England?

Train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Street

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Penrith to Reading train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:22 PM → 9:39 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:05 PM

8:23 AM → 1:06 PM

11:14 AM → 4:40 PM

12:21 PM → 5:15 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:05 PM

8:23 AM → 1:06 PM

11:14 AM → 4:40 PM

12:21 PM → 5:15 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:05 PM

8:23 AM → 1:06 PM

11:14 AM → 4:40 PM

12:21 PM → 5:15 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:07 PM

8:20 AM → 1:11 PM

11:14 AM → 4:40 PM

12:21 PM → 5:07 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:18 AM → 4:12 PM

2:22 PM → 7:39 PM

3:23 PM → 8:12 PM

4:19 PM → 9:39 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:05 PM

8:23 AM → 1:06 PM

11:14 AM → 4:40 PM

12:21 PM → 5:15 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Penrith, England and Reading, England?

Train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Street

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