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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Truro to Reading
Cheapest price
$260
Average price
$265
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 2 m
Trains per day
13
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Truro to Reading will cost around $265 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $260.
Of the 13 trains that leave Truro for Reading on Sat, May 23, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct trains cover the 316 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h .
On Sat, May 23 the slowest trains will take 4 h 4 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.
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6:48 AM4h13Truro11:01 AMReading$2601One-way0 transfers- 7:51 AM4h08Truro11:59 AMReading$2601One-way0 transfers
- 8:55 AM4h04Truro12:59 PMReading$2601One-way0 transfers
- 9:55 AM4h04Truro1:59 PMReading$2601One-way0 transfers
- 10:56 AM4h02Truro2:58 PMReading$2601One-way0 transfers
- 3:00 PM4h00Truro7:00 PMReading$2601One-way0 transfers
- 12:57 PM4h01Truro4:58 PMReading$2601One-way0 transfers
- 10:56 AM4h02Truro2:58 PMReading$2601One-way0 transfers
11:55 AM4h03Truro3:58 PMReading$2861One-way1 transfer- 8:55 AM4h04Truro12:59 PMReading$2601One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, 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 bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $240.
Distance: 196 miles (316 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$105 Average price | $294 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Truro to Reading:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Truro to Reading costing on average $105 (€85).
A bus is $224 (€181) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Truro to Reading costing on average $294 (€238).
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 30m.
Bus takes on average 9h 40m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (4h 9m by train vs 4h 13m by car). Tickets start at around $105 (€85) compared to roughly $82 (€66) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Truro to Reading train times
The table below shows live departures for Truro to Reading trains for today, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:29 PM Truro | 5h29 | 3:58 AM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, May 23 | |||||
| 6:48 AM Truro | 4h13 | 11:01 AM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:51 AM Truro | 4h08 | 11:59 AM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:55 AM Truro | 4h04 | 12:59 PM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:55 AM Truro | 4h04 | 1:59 PM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:56 AM Truro | 4h02 | 2:58 PM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:55 AM Truro | 4h03 | 3:58 PM Reading | 1 transfer | |
| 12:57 PM Truro | 4h01 | 4:58 PM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:54 PM Truro | 4h04 | 5:58 PM Reading | 1 transfer | |
| 3:00 PM Truro | 4h00 | 7:00 PM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:30 PM Truro | 4h29 | 7:59 PM Reading | 1 transfer | |
| 5:00 PM Truro | 4h15 | 9:15 PM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:26 PM Truro | 4h44 | 11:10 PM Reading | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Truro to Reading
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Trains from Truro to Reading run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $101 (€81) but you can travel from only $28 (€23) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:49, the last at 22:29. The fastest train covers the 196 miles (316 km) distance in 4h 6m.
Distance 196 miles (316 km) |
Average train duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $101 (€81) |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 6m |
First train 12:49 AM |
Last train 10:29 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Truro to Reading trainsGreat Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Truro and Reading from $28 (€23). 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 Truro to Reading
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
Popular train stations from Truro to Reading
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- 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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ATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar Rental- 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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