What is the cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Reading is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ipswich to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Reading is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £50 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Reading. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Reading RailAir via Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Reading. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Reading via Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Reading?

The distance between Ipswich and Reading is 109 miles. The road distance is 118.9 miles.

How do I travel from Ipswich to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £50 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Ipswich to Reading?

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Ipswich to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Reading bus from?

Ipswich to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Reading train from?

Ipswich to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Reading?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Reading is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Ipswich to Reading bus arrive?

Ipswich to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Ipswich to Reading train arrive?

Ipswich to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Reading is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Ipswich to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Ipswich to Reading?

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Ipswich to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 344 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Ipswich to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
2h 5m
£53–118
Drive 118.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ipswich to Readingcar 118.2 mi
2h 23m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h 54m
£46–82
Train via London
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 32m
£61–120
Train, line 344 bus
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to Vauxhall Bus Stationbus 344
3. Take the train from Vauxhall to Readingtrain
3h 26m
£52–102

Ipswich to Reading by train

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Distance: 108.5 mi
Duration: 2h 5m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Reading via Stratford and London Paddington in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Reading RailAir via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 4h 54m.

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