The distance between Penzance and Reading is around 429km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Penzance to Reading by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Reading.
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Take the bus to Reading.
There are several options for getting from Penzance to Reading by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £74 ($88).
The distance between Penzance and Reading is around 429km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 353km (220 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Penzance and Reading by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Penzance to Reading is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £74 ($88).
The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Reading, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Reading. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Penzance and Reading with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 4h 40m.
Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and South Western Railway run train services between Penzance and Reading. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Penzance and Reading. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Penzance to Reading. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Reading. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.
National Express run regular bus services between Penzance and Reading. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Reading. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Reading is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Reading. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Penzance and Reading. The distance is around 429km (267 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Reading is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 40m | £100($120) | every 2 hours | 429km (267 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 5h 55m | £125($145) | hourly | 434km (270 miles) |
Bus | 8h 20m | £14($17) | once daily | 439km (273 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | £74($88) | on demand | 429km (267 miles) |
South Western Railway
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