Reading to Ipswich Trains

Reading to Ipswich trains

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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.

2h 4m
Duration: 108 mi
Distance: £70
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 12m

£51–116

Reading to Ipswich train times

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.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:35 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 8:24 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 8:36 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
7:12 AM → 9:22 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:53 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 10:30 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
10:14 AM → 12:30 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:38 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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