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Trains from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Reading

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35

train journeys
per day

90

miles (145 kms)

2hrs 45 mins

fastest journey

05:30 / 00:02

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 35 scheduled rail journeys between Bury St Edmunds and Reading , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 35 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bury St Edmunds to Reading is approximately 90 miles (145 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 13 mins.

GWR, Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Bury St Edmunds and Reading.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bury St Edmunds to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 45 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Bury St Edmunds to Reading

Journeys from Bury St Edmunds to Reading Today

  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:30
    2 hrs 56 mins4 changes
    08:26
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:43
    3 hrs 12 mins3 changes
    08:55
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:26
    2 hrs 57 mins4 changes
    09:23
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:54
    3 hrs 1 min3 changes
    09:55
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:32
    2 hrs 54 mins3 changes
    10:26
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:26
    3 hrs 7 mins4 changes
    11:33
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:59
    2 hrs 48 mins4 changes
    11:47
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:26
    3 hrs 11 mins4 changes
    12:37
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:59
    2 hrs 56 mins3 changes
    12:55
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:25
    3 hrs 13 mins4 changes
    13:38
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:01
    2 hrs 45 mins4 changes
    13:46
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:25
    3 hrs 8 mins4 changes
    14:33
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:59
    2 hrs 56 mins3 changes
    14:55
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    12:25
    3 hrs 14 mins4 changes
    15:39
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    13:00
    2 hrs 46 mins4 changes
    15:46
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    13:25
    3 hrs 9 mins4 changes
    16:34
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    13:59
    2 hrs 59 mins3 changes
    16:58
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    14:25
    3 hrs 16 mins2 changes
    17:41
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    15:00
    2 hrs 53 mins4 changes
    17:53
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    15:25
    3 hrs 9 mins2 changes
    18:34
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading

About Bury St Edmunds Station

Station name Bury St Edmunds (BSE)
AddressBury St Edmunds station, Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6AD
Managed byLE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeNo

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Reading Station

Station name Reading (RDG)
AddressReading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Bury St Edmunds and Reading

The travel time between Bury St Edmunds and Reading by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 13 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 45 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bury St Edmunds and Reading vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 35 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:02.

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Amenities on trains between Bury St Edmunds and Reading can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Bury St Edmunds & Reading. owever, there are 35 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink are the main train operating companies running services between Bury St Edmunds and Reading.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Bury St Edmunds and Reading, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.