The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Truro
Cheapest price
£191
Average price
£191
Fastest journey
3 h 54 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
316 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Truro is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Truro will cost around £191 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £191.
Of the 5 trains that leave Reading for Truro every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 316 km distance in an average of 3 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 58 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.
0:496h17Reading7:06Truro£1911One-way0 changes
6:274h32Reading10:59Truro£1911One-way0 changes
8:293h59Reading12:28Truro£1911One-way0 changes
10:293h54Reading14:23Truro£1911One-way0 changes
12:313h56Reading16:27Truro£1911One-way0 changes
10:293h54Reading14:23Truro£2011One-way1 change
10:293h54Reading14:23Truro£1911One-way0 changes
12:313h56Reading16:27Truro£2011One-way1 change
12:313h56Reading16:27Truro£1911One-way0 changes
18:293h58Reading22:27Truro£1911One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Reading to Truro
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Truro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £74. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £74, and a flight costs an average of £342.
Distance: 316 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£76 Average Price Cheapest | £342 Average Price | £91 Average Price |
4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 43m Average total duration 12h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Reading to Truro train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Truro trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 0:49 Reading | 6h17 | 7:06 Truro | 1 change | |
![]() | 0:49 Reading | 6h17 | 7:06 Truro | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:27 Reading | 4h32 | 10:59 Truro | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:27 Reading | 4h32 | 10:59 Truro | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:29 Reading | 3h59 | 12:28 Truro | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Reading to Truro by train, coach or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Truro
Trains from Reading to Truro run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £74 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:49, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 316 km distance in 3h 57m.
Distance 316 km |
Average train duration 4h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £74 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 57m |
First train 0:49 |
Last train 22:29 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, first_great_western from Reading to Truro trainsGreat Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Reading and Truro from £74. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Reading to Truro train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Truro 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 Truro, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Truro
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 20:05 Saturday 06:40 - 19:05 Sunday 09:15 - 19:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms 1 & 2 from the main road side buildings. Access to platform 3 via the footbridges and level crossing. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Yes
- 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: Platform 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 2 & 3
- Waiting rooms location: P3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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