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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Norwich takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Norwich. 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 39m
Duration
155 mi
Distance
£95
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Reading to Norwich train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Norwich. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Norwich at 1:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 36m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 36m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 36m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 36m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 10m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 36m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 23m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 36m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 31m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Norwich? 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.

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  • Distance: 154.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Norwich, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Norwich via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 16m.

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