What is the cheapest way to get from Land's End to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Land's End to Reading is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Land's End to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Land's End to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Land's End and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Land's End to Reading. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Reading via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Land's End to Reading?

The distance between Land's End and Reading is 279 miles. The road distance is 254.5 miles.

How do I travel from Land's End to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Land's End to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £130 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Land's End to Reading?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Land's End to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Land's End to Reading train from?

Land's End to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

Where does the Land's End to Reading train arrive?

Land's End to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Land's End to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Land's End to Reading is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Land's End to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1516+ hotels available in Reading.

Land's End to Reading - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Land's End to Reading by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
4h 54m
£134–238
Drive 253 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Land's End to Readingcar 253 mi
4h 47m
£63–91
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Car Park to Bus Stationbus 1A / ...
2. Take the train from Penzance to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Readingtrain
8h 7m
£123–203

Land's End to Reading by foot, bus, and train

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8h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 277 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Land's End, England and Reading, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Reading every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–210 and the journey takes 4h 39m.

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