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Six ways to Travel from Ipswich to Reading

Composite routes from Ipswich to Reading

Cheapest
2 h 13 min
Car
211 km.
from $11
Other
2 h 13 min
Rideshare
211 km.
from $8.03
2 h 3 min
160 km.
from $90.91
4 h 44 min
160 km.
from $68.48
2 h 32 min
160 km.
from $57.15
2 h 59 min
160 km.
from $78.41

Transport providers

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$60.76

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Ipswich to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64
Bus from London Stansted Airport to London,
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.18

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from London Waterloo to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$69.62

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$32.91
Train from Liverpool Street Station to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$37.97

Greater Anglia

Email:
Website:
greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Ipswich to Stratford
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30
Train from Ipswich to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Reading is to bus which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 4h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ipswich to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Reading is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $42.39 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Reading. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Reading RailAir via London Stansted Airport and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Reading. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Reading via Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Reading?

The distance between Ipswich and Reading is 175 km. The road distance is 210.4 km.

How do I travel from Ipswich to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $42.39 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Ipswich to Reading?

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Ipswich to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Reading bus from?

Ipswich to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Ipswich station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Reading train from?

Ipswich to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Reading?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Reading is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $42.39 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Ipswich to Reading bus arrive?

Ipswich to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Stansted Airport station.

Where does the Ipswich to Reading train arrive?

Ipswich to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Reading is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Ipswich to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Ipswich to Reading?

Book your Ipswich to Reading train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1248+ hotels available in Reading. Prices start at $40.55 per night.
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