The average train between Reading and Penryn takes 5h 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.
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. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Penryn. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Penryn station via Truro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Reading to Penryn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Penryn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Truro station.
Book your Reading to Penryn train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Reading and Penryn is 323.7 km. The road distance is 402 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Truro every 2 hours. Tickets cost £100–210 and the journey takes 6h 17m.