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Compare train, bus, and flight for Reading to Penzance
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Penzance among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $103 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $103, while a flight costs an average of $363.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $363 Average price | $103 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 1m Average total duration 10h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Reading to Penzance, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Penzance:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Penzance costing on average $113.
A bus is $261 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Reading to Penzance costing on average $363.
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 21m.
Bus takes on average 11h 1m.
Tickets start at around $113 compared to roughly $88 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$25. The journey takes 4h 51m versus 4h 38m 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.
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How to get from Reading to Penzance by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Reading to Penzance is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:43 PM 13h27 Reading 7:10 AM Penzance $109 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:43 PM 13h27 Reading 7:10 AM Penzance $109 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:43 PM 13h27 Reading 7:10 AM Penzance $109 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:43 PM 13h27 Reading 6:10 AM Penzance $115 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Penzance:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Penzance costing on average $113.
A bus is $261 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Reading to Penzance costing on average $363.
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 21m.
Bus takes on average 11h 1m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Penzance as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Penzance, , Station Road (Bus Station).
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Penzance station (PNZ).
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Travel with Loganair, easyJet to go to Penzance by flight.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Penzance by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Penzance by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 4 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
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