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How to get fromReading to Cornwallby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Cornwall by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Partrain train London Paddington - Penzance / ...
    7h 2m
    £95–169

  2. Drive  202.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Cornwallcar car 202.4 mi
    3h 53m
    £50–72

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dennison Road Car Parkbus bus 805
    8h 57m
    £69–103

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane LHR - NQY
    5h 18m
    £197–503

  5. Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Liverpool Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane STN - NQY
    4h 20m
    £140–376

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    6h 7m
    £197–383

Reading to Cornwall by train

Calendar59Weekly Trains
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Par every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–170 and the journey takes 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Roundabout via Heathrow Terminal 5, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 8h 57m.

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