The average train between Reading and Newmarket takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Newmarket. 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 Newmarket. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Newmarket at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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1h 56m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Newmarket. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Newmarket station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Reading to Newmarket train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Newmarket train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Reading to Newmarket train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Newmarket is 128.9 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Newmarket via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Cambridge in around 3h.