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Penshurst to Reading Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Penshurst to Reading? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £38.70, with average prices for this route around £38.70.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
05:46 2h 25m, Changes required Penshurst	08:11 Reading	Find Tickets
06:07 3h 23m, Changes required Penshurst	09:30 Reading	Find Tickets
06:15 2h 11m, Changes required Penshurst	08:26 Reading	Find Tickets
07:01 2h 10m, Changes required Penshurst	09:11 Reading	Find Tickets
07:24 3h 4m, Changes required Penshurst	10:28 Reading	Find Tickets
07:44 2h 9m, Changes required Penshurst	09:53 Paris	Find Tickets

Penshurst to Reading Train Route Details

First train

00:52

Last train

22:22

Departure station

Penshurst

Arrival station

Reading

Journey time

2h 4m

Distance

86 km

Price

£38.70*

Train operators

Elizabeth line, Southeastern, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Penshurst to Reading

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Penshurst to Reading can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Penshurst to Reading for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Penshurst to Reading, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Penshurst to Reading ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Penshurst to Reading more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Penshurst to Reading train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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