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Trip Overview

The average train between Penzance (Station) and Reading takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance (Station) 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.

4h 52m
Duration
267 mi
Distance
£130
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Penzance (Station) to Reading train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Penzance (Station) and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance (Station) is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Reading at 3:56 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 4h 26m • Direct
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    train train 4h 54m • Direct
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    train train 4h 49m • Direct
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    train train 4h 43m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 4h 26m • Direct
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    train train 4h 54m • Direct
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    train train 4h 49m • Direct
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    train train 4h 43m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 4h 26m • Direct
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    train train 4h 54m • Direct
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    train train 4h 49m • Direct
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    train train 4h 43m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 4h 49m • Direct
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    train train 4h 49m • Direct
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    train train 4h 44m • Direct
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    train train 4h 48m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 4h 49m • Direct
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    train train 4h 48m • Direct
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    train train 4h 45m • Direct
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    train train 4h 40m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 4h 26m • Direct
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    train train 4h 54m • Direct
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    train train 4h 49m • Direct
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    train train 4h 43m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 4h 26m • Direct
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    train train 4h 54m • Direct
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    train train 4h 49m • Direct
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    train train 4h 43m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penzance (Station) 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.

Map of how to get from Penzance (Station) to Reading.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 266.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Penzance (Station), England and Reading, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Reading every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–200 and the journey takes 4h 44m.

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