Penrith to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Penrith and Reading takes 6h 30m 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.

6h 30m
Duration: 273 mi
Distance: £122
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain

4h 56m

£96–169

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 9:41 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 1:11 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 5:07 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:18 AM → 4:12 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
12:03 PM → 5:01 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 6:12 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
2:22 PM → 7:39 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
12:21 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
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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.