The average train between Reading (Station) and Ipswich takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Reading (Station) 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 (Station) and Ipswich. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading (Station) is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Ipswich at 12:22 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 (Station) to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Reading (Station) station and arriving at Ipswich station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Reading (Station) to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading (Station) to Ipswich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Ipswich station.
Book your Reading (Station) to Ipswich train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Reading (Station) and Ipswich is 160.9 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Ipswich via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 24m.
