What is the travel distance from Reading to Penzance?

The distance separating Reading and Penzance is 220 miles (355 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Reading to Penzance start their journey at Mereoak P&R and wind up at Penzance Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Reading to Penzance from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Reading to Penzance on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25am	Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Park & Ride	7h 45m	5:10pm	Penzance (Bus Station)	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	7h 50m	7:55pm	Penzance Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:05pm	Mereoak P&R	7h 50m	7:55pm	Penzance Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:55pm	Mereoak P&R	14h 10m	7:05am	Penzance Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:55pm	Mereoak P&R	14h 10m	7:05am	Penzance Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 4:54 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Reading to Penzance

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Penzance. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4hAverage Duration

219 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $97	Average Duration7h 45m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$67 - $353	Average Duration4h 43m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$45 - $45	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 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

4/529,720 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

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

Where are the popular stops in Reading and Penzance?

Stops in Reading

A - Mereoak P&R

B - Bath Road

C - Reading

Stops in Penzance

A - Penzance Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Reading to Penzance by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$26

11/19

$23

Today

$23

11/21

$24

11/22

$23

11/23

No data

11/24

No data

11/25

No data

The cheapest trip from Reading to Penzance was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $23

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

You can expect to pay from $23 to $87 for a bus ticket from Reading to Penzance based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-22.

What's the cheapest way to go from Reading to Penzance?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time7h 45m	Avg Price$44	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 43m	Avg Price$147	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time4h	Avg Price$45	Daily Departures1