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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Cornwall is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Cornwall is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Bowling Green Turn via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Reading to Cornwall?

The distance between Reading and Cornwall is 226 miles. The road distance is 203.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Cornwall without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Reading to Cornwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Cornwall bus from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Cornwall?

The best way to get from Reading to Cornwall is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Reading to Cornwall bus arrive?

Reading to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Reading to Cornwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Cornwall is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Reading to Cornwall.

Where can I stay near Cornwall?

There are 2587+ hotels available in Cornwall.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Reading to Cornwall 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 Reading to Bodmin Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
7h 10m
£97–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Bus Stationbus 504
8h 29m
£49–115
Drive 202.6 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Cornwallcar 202.6 mi
3h 52m
£50–72
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
5h 24m
£176–554
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane SOU - NQY
4h 59m
£138–472
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
4h 28m
£89–421
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
6h 6m
£169–432

Reading to Cornwall by train and bus

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7h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 224.4 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Bodmin Parkway every 2 hours. Tickets cost £95–180 and the journey takes 5h 37m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 5h 55m.

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