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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 17m
    £104–159

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Penrithbus bus Ukn31
    9h 55m
    £59–87

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    7h 38m
    £69–109

  4. Drive  268.5 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Penrithcar car 268.5 mi
    4h 47m
    £67–97

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5h 45m
    £87–348

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 36m
    £110–167

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    5h 28m
    £98–328

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5h 43m
    £123–283

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    5h 26m
    £119–263

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 3m
    £118–358

  11. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 31m
    £143–442

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 54m
    £106–286

Reading to Penrith by train

Calendar46Weekly Trains
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Penrith North Lakes via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Penrith via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 9h 55m.

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