There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Norfolk by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Norwichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich
4h 18m£73–154Drive 141.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Norfolkcar 141.8 mi
2h 41m£35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
7h 17m£53–77Train via London
- Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain Elizabeth
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Norwichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich
4h 26m£83–148Bus via Old Public House
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwichbus Uk950
8h 12m£46–62
Reading to Norfolk by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Norfolk is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Norfolk is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Mill Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Norwich via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Reading and Norfolk is 172 miles. The road distance is 142.7 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Norfolk without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £70 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Reading to Norfolk, including transfers.
Reading to Norfolk bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Norfolk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Norfolk is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Norfolk, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Mill Road via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Norwich, and Railway Station in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Mill Road via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Reading to Liverpool Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Stratford (London) to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from London Liverpool Street to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- RailAir
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- RailAir
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- RailAir
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Reading to Norfolk bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Reading to Norfolk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Norfolk is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Reading to Norfolk.
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