The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Newquay
Cheapest price
$101
Average price
$101
Fastest journey
4 h 32 m
Average duration
4 h 32 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
310 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Newquay is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Newquay will cost around $101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $101.
Of the 1 trains that leave Reading for Newquay on Thu, May 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 310 km distance in an average of 4 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 32 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 4 h 32 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.
12:31 PM4h32Reading5:03 PMNewquay$1011One-way0 transfers
12:31 PM4h32Reading5:03 PMNewquay$1011One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Reading to Newquay
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Newquay among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $101. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $101, and a bus costs an average of $132.
Distance: 192 miles (310 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$104 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Newquay:
A train is $33 (€26) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Newquay costing on average $137 (€109).
Other travel options to Newquay take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 52m.
Tickets start at around $104 (€83) compared to roughly $81 (€65) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-22.59 (€-18.01). The journey takes 4h 30m versus 4h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Reading to Newquay train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Newquay trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:31 PM Reading | 4h32 | 5:03 PM Newquay | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Newquay
Trains from Reading to Newquay run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $101 (€80) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:49, the last at 21:13. The fastest train covers the 192 miles (310 km) distance in 4h 32m.
Distance 192 miles (310 km) |
Average train duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $101 (€80) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 32m |
First train 12:49 AM |
Last train 9:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Reading to Newquay trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Reading and Newquay from $101 (€80). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Reading to Newquay
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Newquay 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 Newquay, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Reading to Newquay
- 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 06:30 - 10:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Reading: Bus Stop on Oxford Road under Railway Bridge. Heading away from Reading Bus Stop on Oxford Road, outside McDonalds.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday Closed The ticket office is will not be open in 2022.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi firms for details
- 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
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi firms for details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Waiting area under canopy
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop in the car park at the front of the station
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