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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Penzance
    Departure location: Penzance
    Arrival time: June 25 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Penzance
    Departure location: Penzance
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Penzance
    Departure location: Penzance
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Penzance
    Departure location: Penzance
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Penzance
    Departure location: Penzance
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Reading
    Destination location: Reading
    Operated by: Great Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Penzance to Reading.

Average Price$46 - $85Average Duration12h 55m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Average Price$75 - $359Average Duration4h 49m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$35 - $35Average Duration5h
15kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Penzance to Reading

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Reading. The journey takes about 4 hours 49 minutes and with fares starting at just $75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day
4h 49mAverage Duration
$75Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Train Penzance to Reading: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$109
Average train trip duration4h 49m
Number of daily trains8.190476190476188
Earliest train departure7:10am
Distance219 miles (353 km)
Latest train departure9:45pm

Penzance to Reading Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
06/21
$91
06/22
No data
Today
$98
06/24
$91
06/25
$78
06/26
$78
06/27
$84
06/28
$90
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Penzance to Reading was searched and found on Jun 25, 2025 with a price of $78

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

You can expect to pay from $78 to $342 for a train ticket from Penzance to Reading based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $78 which is on 2025-06-25.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Penzance and Reading is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Reading.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Reading you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Penzance and Reading compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Penzance to Reading, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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