The average train between Reading and Penistone takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Penistone. 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 3 hours between Reading and Penistone. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Penistone at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Penistone. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Penistone station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Reading to Penistone train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Penistone train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Penistone station.
Book your Reading to Penistone train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Reading and Penistone is 234.4 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Penistone via Sheffield in around 4h 6m.