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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Penzance is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Penzance is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Penzance Bus Station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Penzance?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at Penzance. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Reading to Penzance?

The distance between Reading and Penzance is 268 miles. The road distance is 244.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs £120 - £230.

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

The train from Reading to Penzance takes 7h 6m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Reading to Penzance bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Penzance train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Penzance?

The best way to get from Reading to Penzance is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Reading to Penzance bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Penzance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Penzance is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Reading to Penzance.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Penzance?

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Reading to Penzance - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Penzancetrain London Paddington - Penzance
7h 6m
£120–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
8h 46m
£32–57
Drive 243.1 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Penzancecar 243.1 mi
4h 35m
£60–86
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
8h
£160–409
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
9h 50m
£82–173
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane SOU - NQY
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
7h 52m
£140–320

Reading to Penzance by train

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Distance: 266.9 mi
Duration: 7h 6m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Penzance every 2 hours. Tickets cost £120–230 and the journey takes 7h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Reading to Penzance Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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