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Trip Overview

The average train between Norwich and Reading takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Norwich 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.

2h 47m
Duration
155 mi
Distance
£97
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Norwich to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Norwich and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Norwich is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 3m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 38m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 47m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 43m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 43m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 43m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 43m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 43m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 45m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 45m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)2h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Norwich to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Norwich to Reading.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 154.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Norwich, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Norwich to Reading via Stratford and London Paddington in around 2h 32m.

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