- Distance: 266.9 mi
- Duration: 4h 57m
The average train between Reading and Penzance takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading to Penzance. 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 Reading and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 12:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Penzance at 12:41 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading station and arriving at Penzance station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 57m.
Reading to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Penzance train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Penzance station.
Book your Reading to Penzance train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Reading and Penzance is 353.7 km. The road distance is 430 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Penzance every 2 hours. Tickets cost £120–240 and the journey takes 7h 6m.
