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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 prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $73.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$98 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest |
5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Penzance:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Penzance costing on average $98 (€78).
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Reading to Penzance costing on average $102 (€81).
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
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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 PM13h27Reading7:10 AMPenzance$1121One-way0 transfers
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- 5:43 PM13h27Reading7:10 AMPenzance$1121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:43 PM13h27Reading7:10 AMPenzance$1121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Penzance:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reading to Penzance costing on average $98 (€78).
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Reading to Penzance costing on average $102 (€81).
Other travel options to Penzance take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Flights mostly depart from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Penzance station (PNZ).
- Buses mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Penzance, Station Road.
- Travel with National Express to go to Penzance by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Penzance by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with first_great_western.
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