The average train between Reading and Penzance takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Reading and Penzance. The earliest departure is at 8:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 3:10 PM which arrives into Penzance at 8:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Reading to Penzance? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Penzance station via Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
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) and Cross Country.
The distance between Reading and Penzance is 353.7 km. The road distance is 461 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Penzance via Bristol Parkway in around 6h 13m.