The average train between Reading and Beccles takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Beccles. 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 Reading and Beccles. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Beccles at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Beccles? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Beccles. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Beccles station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Reading to Beccles train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Beccles train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Beccles station.
Book your Reading to Beccles train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Reading and Beccles is 206.3 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Beccles via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Ipswich in around 4h 19m.