The average train between Diss and Reading takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Diss 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 Diss and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Diss is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Diss to Reading. However, there are services departing from Diss station and arriving at Reading station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Diss to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Diss station.
Diss to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Diss to Reading train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Diss and Reading is 175.6 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Diss to Reading via Stratford and London Paddington in around 2h 27m.