How to travel from Truro to Reading, United Kingdom

The distance between Truro and Reading is around 388km (241 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Truro to Reading by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Reading.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)
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Train

Take the train to Reading.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £11($13)
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Drive

Drive to Reading.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance392km (244 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Truro and Reading

There are several options for getting from Truro to Reading by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £11 ($13) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($200).

The distance between Truro and Reading is around 388km (241 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 316km (196 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Truro and Reading by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Truro to Reading is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £170 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Truro and Reading, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £11 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Truro and Reading. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Truro and Reading with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 4hrs.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and South Western Railway run train services between Truro and Reading. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Truro and Reading. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Truro to Reading. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Truro and Reading. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Truro to Reading. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Reading. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Truro and Reading. The distance is around 392km (244 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Truro to Reading is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Truro and Reading

Transport options from Truro to Reading
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 30m
£170($200)
once daily468km (291 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
£95($110)
every 2 hours388km (241 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids5h 15m
£110($130)
hourly393km (244 miles)
Bus
7h 40m
£11($13)
twice daily462km (287 miles)
Drive
4hrs
£68($81)
on demand392km (244 miles)

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Airports near Reading

The following major airports near Reading offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Reading
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Reading
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Reading