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There are 12 ways to get from Penrith to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    4h 45m
    £114–179

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    7h 20m
    £50–106

  3. Drive 268.5 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Readingcar car 268.5 mi
    4h 46m
    £66–95

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    4h 57m
    £109–351

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 40m
    £132–203

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Northampton Town Centrebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    8h 37m
    £60–90

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    5h 24m
    £126–363

  8. Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    5h 46m
    £87–331

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    5h 13m
    £134–265

  10. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    5h 59m
    £116–297

  11. Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NCL - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    6h 17m
    £132–285

  12. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain train
    6h 39m
    £94–223

Penrith to Reading by train

Calendar46Weekly Trains
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Reading RailAir via Northampton Town Centre, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 8h 37m.

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