There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Falmouth by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Trurotrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
6h 59m£107–191Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Reading to Newquay Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
10h 29m£36–53Bus via Slough
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Argosbus 805
9h 19m£71–105Drive 231.1 mi
- Drive from Reading to Falmouthcar 231.1 mi
4h 27m£58–83Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
7h 48m£149–429Train to Southampton Airport, fly
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane SOU - NQY
7h 41m£145–384
Reading to Falmouth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Falmouth is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 10h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Falmouth is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Falmouth. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Argos via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Falmouth. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Penmere via Truro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Reading and Falmouth is 253 miles. The road distance is 232.5 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Falmouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £100 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Reading to Falmouth, including transfers.
Reading to Falmouth bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Falmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Falmouth is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Slough, which costs £70 - £110 and takes 9h 19m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Falmouth, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Truro every 2 hours. Tickets cost £100–190 and the journey takes 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Argos via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 9h 19m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–700
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £120–330
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Wednesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- £270–850
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £100–190
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- RailAir
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–31
- Website
- RailAir
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Booking & Getting There
Reading to Falmouth bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Reading to Falmouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Truro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Falmouth is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Reading to Falmouth.
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