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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Porthleven is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Porthleven is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Porthleven?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Porthleven. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Harbour Bus Shelter via Reading and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Porthleven?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Porthleven. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Penzance via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Reading to Porthleven?

The distance between Reading and Porthleven is 283 miles. The road distance is 241.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Porthleven without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Reading to Porthleven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Porthleven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Porthleven train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Porthleven?

The best way to get from Reading to Porthleven is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Reading to Porthleven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Reading to Porthleven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Porthleven?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Porthleven is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Reading to Porthleven.

Where can I stay near Porthleven?

There are 3351+ hotels available in Porthleven.

Reading to Porthleven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Porthleven by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Penzancetrain London Paddington - Penzance
8h 22m
£124–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
10h 2m
£35–60
Drive 240.3 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Porthlevencar 240.3 mi
4h 34m
£59–85
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 / ...
11h 6m
£85–176

Reading to Porthleven by train and bus

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8h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 281.4 mi
Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Porthleven, 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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