Newmarket to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Newmarket and Reading takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Newmarket 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.

2h 35m
Duration: 108 mi
Distance: £72
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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2h 9m

£50–113

Newmarket to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Newmarket and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newmarket is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Cambridge and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:29 AM → 11:26 AM
2h 56m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 12:09 PM
2h 54m • 3 changes
10:18 AM → 1:08 PM
2h 50m • 3 changes
11:16 AM → 2:08 PM
2h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:02 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 24m • 3 changes
7:16 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 37m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 26m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:02 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 24m • 3 changes
7:16 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 37m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 26m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:02 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 24m • 3 changes
7:16 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 37m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 26m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:02 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 24m • 3 changes
7:16 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 37m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 26m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:02 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 24m • 3 changes
7:16 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 37m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 26m • 3 changes
8:21 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:06 AM → 8:23 AM
2h 16m • 3 changes
7:17 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 36m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 33m • 3 changes
9:18 AM → 11:53 AM
2h 34m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newmarket to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Newmarket, Suffolk, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Newmarket to Reading via Cambridge, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 9m.

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