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The average train between Reading and Ipswich takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Ipswich. 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 Reading and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Reading to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Ipswich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.
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The distance between Reading and Ipswich is 161 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Ipswich via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 12m.
