Reading to Ipswich by train
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Overview: trains from Reading to Ipswich
Find the key information for travelling by train from Reading to Ipswich, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Explore Reading to Ipswich by train
Thinking about travelling from Reading to Ipswich by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.
Train cost between Reading to Ipswich
Getting from Reading to Ipswich by rail typically costs AU$116.85, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.
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Reading to Ipswich departure frequency and train timetable
With 97 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 6 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:14 and the last one is at 23:38. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:14, with the last one at 22:17.
Average train travel time and distance from Reading to Ipswich
On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 9 minutes, spanning 160 kilometres in total.
Booking horizon for travel between Reading and Ipswich
Tickets for travel between Reading and Ipswich can be booked 5 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.
Making your Reading to Ipswich travels smooth and enjoyable
Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Ipswich.
FAQs about the train journey from Reading to Ipswich
Want to know more about your journey from Reading to Ipswich? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The distance between Reading and Ipswich is 160 kilometres.
The lowest price on this route is AU$116.85. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .
Tickets for this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance of the departure date.
The fastest travel time is 2 hours and 9 minutes.
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