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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Penryn takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Penryn. 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 5m
Duration
250 mi
Distance
£124
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Reading to Penryn train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Reading and Penryn. The earliest departure is at 12:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Penryn at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 40m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 37m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 1m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 29m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 37m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 1m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 29m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 39m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 29m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 28m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 38m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 57m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 42m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 31m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 1m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 29m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 37m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 1m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 29m • 1 change
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Penryn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Reading to Penryn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 249.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Penryn, Cornwall, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Truro every 3 hours. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 6h 16m.

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