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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Penryn is to bus via Bus Station which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Penryn is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Penryn?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Penryn. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Bridge via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Penryn?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Penryn. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Penryn via Truro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Reading to Penryn?

The distance between Reading and Penryn is 251 miles. The road distance is 230.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Penryn without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Reading to Penryn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Penryn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Reading to Penryn train from?

Reading to Penryn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Penryn?

The best way to get from Reading to Penryn is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Reading to Penryn bus arrive?

Reading to Penryn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bridge station.

Where does the Reading to Penryn train arrive?

Reading to Penryn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Truro station.

Can I drive from Reading to Penryn?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Penryn is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Reading to Penryn.

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

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Where can I stay near Penryn?

There are 592+ hotels available in Penryn.

Reading to Penryn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Penryn 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 Trurotrain London Paddington - Penzance
6h 55m
£54–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Bridgebus 504
8h 1m
£32–47
Drive 229.3 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Penryncar 229.3 mi
4h 22m
£56–81
Train, 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
7h 56m
£156–480
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Reading to Newquay Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
9h 10m
£33–46

Reading to Penryn by train

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Distance: 249.6 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Truro every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–140 and the journey takes 6h 17m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Bridge twice daily. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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