The average train between Sudbury and Reading takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Sudbury to Reading. 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 Sudbury and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sudbury is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Marks Tey and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Sudbury to Reading? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Sudbury to Reading. However, there are services departing from Sudbury station and arriving at Reading station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Sudbury to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Marks Tey station.
Sudbury to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Sudbury to Reading train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Sudbury and Reading is 133.9 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a train from Sudbury (Suffolk) to Reading via Marks Tey, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 2h 31m.