The average train between Beccles and Reading takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Beccles to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Beccles and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Beccles is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Ipswich and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Beccles to Reading. However, there are services departing from Beccles station and arriving at Reading station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Beccles to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Beccles station.
Beccles to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Beccles to Reading train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Beccles and Reading is 206.3 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a train from Beccles to Reading via Ipswich, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 3h 31m.