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Trains from Ipswich (IPS) to Reading

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17

train journeys
per day

99

miles (160 kms)

5hrs 1 mins

fastest journey

05:10 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Ipswich (IPS) to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Reading is approximately 99 miles (160 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 4 mins.

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

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Ipswich to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 1 mins.

Journeys from Ipswich to Reading Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:10
    5 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    10:30
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:17
    5 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    11:28
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:56
    5 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    11:57
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:19
    5 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    13:28
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:21
    5 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    14:28
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:21
    5 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    15:28
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:21
    5 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    16:28
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:21
    5 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    17:29
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:21
    5 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    18:30
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:20
    5 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    19:30
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:21
    5 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    20:30
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:21
    5 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    21:34
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:21
    6 hrs 2 changes
    23:21
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:21
    5 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    00:17
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:14
    5 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    00:43
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    20:21
    10 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    06:51
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:42
    13 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    13:12
    Ipswich
    Reading
    Ipswich to Reading

About Ipswich Station

Station name Ipswich (IPS)
Address Ipswich station, Burrell Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8AL
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 21:20
Saturday 05:00 - 21:20
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 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 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 6hrs 4 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 1 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 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:10, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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Amenities on trains between Ipswich 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 Ipswich & 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 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.