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Trains from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Reading

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44

train journeys
per day

90

miles (145 kms)

2hrs 52 mins

fastest journey

05:30 / 00:02

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

10

routes

Trains from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 44 scheduled rail journeys between Bury St Edmunds and Reading , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 44 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 17 mins.

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

There are 10 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bury St Edmunds to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 52 mins.

Journeys from Bury St Edmunds to Reading Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:30
    2 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    08:22
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:43
    3 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    08:44
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:26
    2 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    09:23
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:28
    3 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    09:41
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:54
    3 hrs 1 min 3 changes
    09:55
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:32
    2 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    10:27
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:26
    3 hrs 3 changes
    11:26
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:30
    3 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    11:47
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:59
    2 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    11:53
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:26
    3 hrs 3 changes
    12:26
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:59
    2 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    12:55
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:26
    2 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    13:24
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:29
    3 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    13:46
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:01
    2 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    13:53
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:26
    2 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    14:23
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:59
    2 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    14:55
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:26
    2 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    15:23
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:28
    3 hrs 18 mins 3 changes
    15:46
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:00
    2 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    15:55
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:26
    3 hrs 3 changes
    16:26
    Bury St Edmunds
    Reading
    Bury St Edmunds to Reading

About Bury St Edmunds Station

Station name Bury St Edmunds (BSE)
Address Bury St Edmunds station, Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6AD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Reading Station

Station name Reading (RDG)
Address Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

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 17 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 52 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 44 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 44 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR, Great Northern, 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.