The average train between Ipswich and Reading takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Ipswich to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Ipswich and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Reading. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Reading station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Ipswich to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Ipswich to Reading train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Ipswich and Reading is 161 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Ipswich to Reading via Stratford and London Paddington in around 2h 5m.
