The cheapest and fastest trains from Truro to Reading
Cheapest price
£121
Average price
£121
Fastest journey
3 h 54 m
Average duration
3 h 54 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
316 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Truro to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Truro to Reading will cost around £121 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £121.
Of the 1 trains that leave Truro 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 316 km distance in an average of 3 h 54 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 54 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 train, coach and flight for Truro to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Truro to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £75, and a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 316 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£85 Average Price | £75 Average Price Cheapest | £80 Average Price |
4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Truro to Reading train times
The table below shows live departures for Truro to Reading trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:36 Truro | 3h54 | 08:30 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Truro to Reading
Trains from Truro to Reading run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:44, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 316 km distance in 3h 54m.
Distance 316 km |
Average train duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 54m |
First train 00:44 |
Last train 22:29 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Truro to Reading trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Truro and Reading from £48. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Truro to Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Truro 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Truro and Reading
- 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
- 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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