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Trains from Ipswich (IPS) to Reading

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47

train journeys
per day

99

miles (160 kms)

2hrs 5 mins

fastest journey

05:15 / 23:57

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Ipswich (IPS) to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 47 scheduled rail journeys between Ipswich and Reading , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 47 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Ipswich to Reading is approximately 99 miles (160 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 20 mins.

GWR, Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Ipswich and Reading.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ipswich to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 5 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Ipswich to Reading

Journeys from Ipswich to Reading Today

  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:15
    2 hrs 23 mins3 changes
    07:38
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    05:41
    2 hrs 11 mins3 changes
    07:52
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:12
    2 hrs 14 mins3 changes
    08:26
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:42
    2 hrs 11 mins3 changes
    08:53
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:54
    2 hrs 22 mins3 changes
    09:16
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:12
    2 hrs 11 mins3 changes
    09:23
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:26
    2 hrs 20 mins2 changes
    09:46
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:43
    2 hrs 18 mins3 changes
    10:01
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:11
    2 hrs 15 mins3 changes
    10:26
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:39
    2 hrs 9 mins2 changes
    10:48
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:43
    2 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    11:11
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:10
    2 hrs 16 mins2 changes
    11:26
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:41
    2 hrs 6 mins3 changes
    11:47
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:53
    2 hrs 30 mins2 changes
    12:23
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:10
    2 hrs 27 mins2 changes
    12:37
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:41
    2 hrs 5 mins3 changes
    12:46
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:53
    2 hrs 31 mins2 changes
    13:24
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:09
    2 hrs 17 mins2 changes
    13:26
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:41
    2 hrs 5 mins3 changes
    13:46
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:53
    2 hrs 30 mins2 changes
    14:23
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading

About Ipswich Station

Station name Ipswich (IPS)
AddressIpswich station, Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL
Managed byLE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:00 - 21:20
Saturday 05:00 - 21:20
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

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 Ipswich and Reading

The travel time between Ipswich and Reading by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 20 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 5 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Ipswich and Reading vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 47 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:15, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:57.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Ipswich & Reading. owever, there are 47 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Ipswich and Reading.

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