There are 11 ways to get from Penrith to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 47m£100–158Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn31
- Take the train from Bond Street Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth
7h 37m£62–110Drive 268.4 mi
- Drive from Penrith to Readingcar 268.4 mi
4h 47m£67–97Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 57m£101–330Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 41m£111–169Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
- Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 30m£117–359Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
- Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 47m£86–350Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 11m£122–262Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 3m£106–286Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
6h 15m£122–282Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
6h 40m£93–207
Penrith to Reading by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Reading is to bus and train which costs £60 - £110 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Penrith to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Reading. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Penrith and Reading is 274 miles. The road distance is 269.9 miles.
The best way to get from Penrith to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £100 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Penrith to Reading, including transfers.
Penrith to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Reading is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Penrith to Reading.
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What companies run services between Penrith, England and Reading, England?
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Reading via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 47m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–220
Flights from Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–240
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from Newcastle to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Booth's Supermarket to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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