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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Penrith to Reading
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
6 h 28 m
Average duration
6 h 28 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
376 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penrith to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penrith to Reading will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
Of the 1 trains that leave Penrith for Reading every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 376 km distance in an average of 6 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Penrith to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Penrith to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £57, and a flight costs an average of £91.
Distance: 376 km
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4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Penrith to Reading
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Trains from Penrith to Reading run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 but you can travel from only £57 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 02:24, the last at 19:49. The fastest train covers the 376 km distance in 4h 49m.
Distance 376 km |
Average train duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £61 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 49m |
First train 02:24 |
Last train 19:49 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Penrith to Reading trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Penrith and Reading from £57. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Penrith to Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penrith to Reading by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Penrith and Reading
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:00 Sunday 11:30 - 19:00 Advance purchase tickets are available between 09:10 and 16:30 Monday at Saturday and from 08:00 to 16:30 on a Sunday
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
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