What is the cheapest way to get from Penzance to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Reading is to bus which costs £30 - £140 and takes 7h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penzance to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Penzance Bus Station and arriving at Bridge Street via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Reading?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Penzance and arriving at Reading. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Penzance to Reading?

The distance between Penzance and Reading is 268 miles. The road distance is 244.4 miles.

How do I travel from Penzance to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Penzance to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £120 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Penzance to Reading?

The train from Penzance to Reading takes 4h 44m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Reading bus from?

Penzance to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penzance Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Reading?

The best way to get from Penzance to Reading is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £140 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Penzance to Reading bus arrive?

Penzance to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Reading station.

Where does the Penzance to Reading train arrive?

Penzance to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Reading is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Penzance to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Penzance to Reading?

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There are 5 ways to get from Penzance to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
4h 44m
£120–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Readingbus Ukn49 / ...
7h 56m
£31–134
Drive 243 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Readingcar 243 mi
4h 34m
£60–87
Fly Land'S End Airport to Exeter, train
1. Fly from Land'S End Airport (LEQ) to Exeter (EXT)plane LEQ - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
6h 47m
£100–406
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NQY - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
8h 18m
£160–423

Penzance to Reading by train

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Distance: 266.9 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Reading, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Reading every 2 hours. Tickets cost £120–220 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Reading twice daily. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 7h 25m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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