RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...
Great Western Railway
Transport for Wales

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Looking for the cheapest date to travel?

Within 7 days

Outbound from

Within 1 month

Outbound from

Within 3 months

Outbound from
Low prices found by our customers
Each fare is the lowest adult economy ticket fare found by our customers on Trainline. Fares booked further in advance than the dates displayed may be cheaper. Prices are updated daily, subject to change and indicative of price last update. Limited availability. Discount cards and coach journeys excluded, prices exclusive of booking fee.

Trains to Reading from Penally

First train

13:33

Last train

21:20

Departure stationPenally
Arrival stationReading
Journey time

From 4h 11m

Distance

162 miles (260 km)

Changes

1 change

Price

From £50.50

Train operators

Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales

What are the train times from Penally to Reading?

Check out the next trains departing from Penally to Reading for Tuesday 20th October 2026 using our handy timetable below, including platform and live travel information. You can view the full day timetable or search for a different date here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
07:3111:454h 14m, 1 change
09:2613:464h 20m, 1 change
11:2815:454h 17m, 1 change
13:2617:484h 22m, 1 change
15:2619:474h 21m, 1 change
17:3122:435h 12m, 1 change
19:3105:5810h 27m, 2 changes
21:3306:489h 15m, 1 change
22:4907:488h 59m, 2 changes

Trains to Reading from Penally

Want to travel from Penally to Reading by train? Start your journey with us.

It takes an average of 7 hours 59 minutes to travel from Penally to Reading by train. You'll find on average 0 trains per day running on this route.

There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Reading by train; you'll need to make 1 change.

Trains on this route are operated by Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales.

The journey from Penally to Reading starts at £50.50. Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.

See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Penally to Reading?

Want to know more about your journey from Penally to Reading? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How much is the train from Penally to Reading?

Train tickets from Penally to Reading start from as little as £50.50, depending on the time of booking, class of service and type of train. Booking in advance often results in cheaper prices.

What is the fastest train from Penally to Reading?

The fastest trains from Penally to Reading can cover the distance of 162 miles (260 km) in as little as 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Penally to Reading?

No, you can’t travel from Penally to Reading on a direct train, you’ll need to make at least 1 change during the journey.

How far is Reading from Penally by train?

The distance from Penally to Reading is around 162 miles (260 km). When you travel between them by train, the fastest journey time takes 4 hours and 11 minutes.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Penally to Reading?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Book in advance

Train tickets from Penally to Reading start at £50.50§ one way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. UK train companies usually release Advance tickets up to 12 weeks ahead of time, and these can be cheaper than tickets bought on the day of travel.

2. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

3. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

4. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

5. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

6. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Penally to Reading is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.