The average train between Reading and Stowmarket takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Stowmarket. 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 Stowmarket. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Stowmarket at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Street Station and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Stowmarket. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Stowmarket station via Liverpool Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Reading to Stowmarket train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Stowmarket train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Stowmarket station.
Book your Reading to Stowmarket train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Reading and Stowmarket is 157.9 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Stowmarket via Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 53m.
