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Trains from Stowmarket to Reading

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17

train journeys
per day

98

miles (158 kms)

4hrs 47 mins

fastest journey

05:22 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Stowmarket to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Stowmarket and Reading , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Stowmarket to Reading is approximately 98 miles (158 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 50 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR, Thameslink, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Stowmarket and Reading.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Stowmarket to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 47 mins.

Journeys from Stowmarket to Reading Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:22
    5 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    10:30
    Stowmarket
    Reading
    Stowmarket to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:31
    4 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    11:28
    Stowmarket
    Reading
    Stowmarket to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:10
    4 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    11:57
    Stowmarket
    Reading
    Stowmarket to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:34
    4 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    13:28
    Stowmarket
    Reading
    Stowmarket to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:36
    4 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    14:28
    Stowmarket
    Reading
    Stowmarket to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:35
    4 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    15:28
    Stowmarket
    Reading
    Stowmarket to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:35
    4 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    16:28
    Stowmarket
    Reading
    Stowmarket to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:35
    4 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    17:29
    Stowmarket
    Reading
    Stowmarket to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:35
    4 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    18:30
    Stowmarket
    Reading
    Stowmarket to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:35
    4 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    19:30
    Stowmarket
    Reading
    Stowmarket to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:35
    4 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    20:30
    Stowmarket
    Reading
    Stowmarket to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:35
    4 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    21:34
    Stowmarket
    Reading
    Stowmarket to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:36
    5 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    23:21
    Stowmarket
    Reading
    Stowmarket to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:35
    5 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    00:17
    Stowmarket
    Reading
    Stowmarket to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:27
    5 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    00:43
    Stowmarket
    Reading
    Stowmarket to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    20:35
    10 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    06:51
    Stowmarket
    Reading
    Stowmarket to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:53
    13 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    13:12
    Stowmarket
    Reading
    Stowmarket to Reading

About Stowmarket Station

Station name Stowmarket (SMK)
Address Stowmarket station, Station Road East, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1RQ
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 19:30
Saturday 07:20 - 16:30
Sunday 09:15 - 18:30
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 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 Stowmarket and Reading

The travel time between Stowmarket and Reading by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 50 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 47 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Stowmarket and Reading vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:22, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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Amenities on trains between Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket & Reading. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR, Thameslink, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Stowmarket and Reading.

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