The average bus between Penzance and Reading takes 8h 33m and the fastest bus takes 8h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Penzance to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Penzance and Reading. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Reading. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
Penzance to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Penzance Bus Station.
Penzance to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Reading station.
The distance between Penzance and Reading is 353.7 km. The road distance is 457 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Reading twice daily. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 7h 15m. National Express also services this route twice daily.