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

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

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Parkwaytrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Penzancetrain train Edinburgh - Penzance / ...
    6h 10m
    £144–222

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reading to Penzance Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49 / ...
    8h 51m
    £31–52

  3. Drive  243.1 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Penzancecar car 243.1 mi
    4h 35m
    £60–87

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    8h 2m
    £159–421

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Penzancetrain train London Paddington - Penzance / ...
    7h 6m
    £120–220

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane SOU - NQY
    3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain train
    7h 54m
    £169–399

Reading to Penzance by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Penzance via Bristol Parkway in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Reading to Penzance Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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