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Outbound fromReading to Penarth by train
It takes an average of 4h 21m to travel from Reading to Penarth by train, over a distance of around 95 miles (153 km). There are normally 32 trains per day travelling from Reading to Penarth and tickets for this journey start from £47.10 when you book in advance.
Take the train from Reading to Penarth in 1 hour 49 minutes
If you want to travel from Reading to Penarth by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Reading to Penarth by train to take around 4 hours 21 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 49 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 32 trains per day running on this route, which spans 95 miles (153 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Penarth. You can travel on this route with either Great Western Railway, Transport for Wales or CrossCountry. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Reading to Penarth start from £47.10 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Reading to Penarth
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Reading to Penarth is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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