What is the cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Reading is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cornwall to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Reading is to fly and train which takes 3h 32m and costs £85 - £420.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bowling Green Turn and arriving at Bridge Street via Bus Station and Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Reading?

The distance between Cornwall and Reading is 226 miles. The road distance is 203.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cornwall to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £95 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Cornwall to Reading?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Cornwall to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Reading bus from?

Cornwall to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Cornwall to Reading?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Reading is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Cornwall to Reading bus arrive?

Cornwall to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Reading is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Cornwall to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 934+ hotels available in Reading.

Cornwall to Reading - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cornwall to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Readingtrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
4h 59m
£97–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ridebus 504
7h 42m
£49–115
Drive 202.5 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Readingcar 202.5 mi
3h 53m
£50–72
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NQY - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 46m
£164–507
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NQY - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 51m
£138–471
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3h 32m
£89–418
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NQY - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
9h 24m
£113–505

Cornwall to Reading by bus and train

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Distance: 224.2 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bodmin Parkway to Reading every 2 hours. Tickets cost £95–180 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride once daily. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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