What is the distance between Penzance and Reading?

About 220 miles (355 km) separate Penzance and Reading.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Penzance to Reading?

If you're headed to Reading from Penzance, chances are that your bus will leave from Penzance Bus Station and arrive at Mereoak P&R. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Penzance to Reading from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Penzance to Reading on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25pm	Penzance (Bus Station)	7h 15m	4:40am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:35am	Penzance Bus Station	7h 45m	4:20pm	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	1:05pm	Penzance (Bus Station)	7h 40m	8:45pm	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Penzance Bus Station	7h 45m	4:20pm	Mereoak P&R	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Penzance Bus Station	13h 20m	10:45am	Mereoak P&R	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:37 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Penzance to Reading

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5hAverage Duration

219 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $84	Average Duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$62 - $350	Average Duration4h 49m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$40 - $40	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Penzance and Reading?

Stops in Penzance

A
Penzance Bus Station
Albert Pier, Penzance, TR18, United Kingdom
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Stops in Reading

A
Mereoak P&R
Mereoak Ln, Three Mile Cross, Reading RG7, UK
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B
Bath Road
Bath Rd, Reading RG31 7BS, UK
C
Reading
25 Cross Street, Reading, RG1 1ST, United Kingdom

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

National Express

4/529,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Penzance to Reading by bus

What is the distance between Penzance and Reading?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Penzance to Reading?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/21

$47

11/22

$33

Today

$32

11/24

$28

11/25

No data

11/26

$22

11/27

$23

11/28

No data

The cheapest trip from Penzance to Reading was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $22

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Penzance to Reading, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $87 for a bus ticket from Penzance to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.