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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Reading is to bus via Birmingham which costs £35 - £85 and takes 9h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Reading is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Reading. However, there are services departing from Penrith and arriving at Reading RailAir via Northampton Town Centre and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Reading. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Reading via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Penrith to Reading?

The distance between Penrith and Reading is 274 miles. The road distance is 269.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Reading without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £35 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Penrith to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Reading bus from?

Penrith to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penrith station.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Reading train from?

Penrith to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Reading?

The best way to get from Penrith to Reading is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £35 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £95 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Penrith to Reading bus arrive?

Penrith to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Northampton Town Centre station.

Where does the Penrith to Reading train arrive?

Penrith to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Reading is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Penrith to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Penrith to Reading?

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Penrith to Reading - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Penrith to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 47m
£40–226
Train via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 39m
£35–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Penrith to Northampton Town Centrebus
2. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
8h 35m
£68–92
Drive 268.1 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Readingcar 268.1 mi
4h 42m
£65–94
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 57m
£91–299
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 423 / ...
3. Take the bus from Westgate to Forbury Roadbus X40
9h 17m
£40–81
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 30m
£116–386
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 55m
£83–311
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 58m
£102–331
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 20m
£95–247
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
6h 18m
£97–279
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
6h 41m
£58–274

Penrith to Reading by train

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Distance: 272.5 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Reading via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Reading RailAir via Northampton Town Centre, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 8h 35m.

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