The cheapest and fastest trains from Penryn to Reading
Cheapest price
£81
Average price
£81
Fastest journey
5 h 27 m
Average duration
5 h 27 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
324 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Penryn to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penryn to Reading will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £81.
Of the 1 trains that leave Penryn 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 324 km distance in an average of 5 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 27 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, train and flight for Penryn to Reading
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Penryn to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £76.
Distance: 324 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£79 Average Price | £34 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 52m Average total duration 10h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Penryn to Reading
Trains from Penryn to Reading run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £76 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:48, the last at 21:37. The fastest train covers the 324 km distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 324 km |
Average train duration 4h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £76 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 30m |
First train 00:48 |
Last train 21:37 |
FAQs: Penryn to Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penryn 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 Penryn and Reading
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - This station has step free access to the platform from the car park
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- 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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