Train Penrith to Reading from £132 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Penrith and Reading takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith 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.

5h 24m
Duration: 273 mi
Distance: £132
Average price: Every 4 hours
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4h 58m

£111–177

Penrith to Reading train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Penrith and Reading. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

2:23 PM → 7:05 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
4:22 PM → 9:39 PM
5h 16m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 1:11 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
11:14 AM → 4:40 PM
5h 26m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 5:07 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

11:18 AM → 4:12 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
2:22 PM → 7:39 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
3:23 PM → 8:12 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
4:19 PM → 9:39 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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