The average train between Penzance and Reading takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Penzance and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Reading at 3:58 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Penzance station and arriving at Reading station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 53m.
Penzance to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Penzance to Reading train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Penzance and Reading is 353.7 km. The road distance is 430 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to Reading every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–230 and the journey takes 4h 43m.