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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Polruan is to bus via Newquay which costs £23 - £60 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Polruan is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Polruan?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Polruan. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Safe Harbour Hotel via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Reading to Polruan?

The distance between Reading and Polruan is 228 miles. The road distance is 205.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Polruan without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £75 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Reading to Polruan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Polruan bus from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Polruan?

The best way to get from Reading to Polruan is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £75 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Reading to Polruan bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Polruan?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Polruan is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Reading to Polruan.

Where can I stay near Polruan?

There are 1814+ hotels available in Polruan.

Reading to Polruan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Polruan by train, bus, or car

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 ParLondon Paddington - Penzance / ...
6h 11m
£75–350
Bus via Newquay
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Newquay Bus StationUkn49 / ...
9h 15m
£24–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Bus Station504
7h 51m
£32–47
Drive 204.1 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Polruan204.1 mi
4h 6m
£52–74

Reading to Polruan by train and bus

67Weekly Services

6h 11mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 226.3 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Par every 3 hours. Tickets cost £75–350 and the journey takes 5h 51m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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