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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading (Station) and Penzance takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. There is at least one train per day from Reading (Station) to Penzance. 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 31m
Duration
287 mi
Distance
£147
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Reading (Station) to Penzance train times

Trains run once daily between Reading (Station) and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading (Station) is at 3:10 PM which arrives into Penzance at 8:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country5h 29m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country5h 29m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country5h 29m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country5h 29m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country5h 39m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country5h 35m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country5h 29m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross Country5h 29m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Reading (Station) to Penzance.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 286.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Penzance via Bristol Parkway in around 6h 8m.

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