The average train between Lowestoft and Reading takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowestoft is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Norwich and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Reading. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft station and arriving at Reading station via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Lowestoft to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Lowestoft station.
Lowestoft to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Lowestoft to Reading train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Lowestoft and Reading is 218.2 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Lowestoft to Reading via Norwich, Stratford, and London Paddington in around 4h 2m.