The average train between Reading and Diss takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Diss. 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 Diss. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Diss at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Diss? 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 Diss. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Diss station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Reading to Diss train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Diss train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Diss station.
Book your Reading to Diss train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Reading and Diss is 175.6 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Diss via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 6m.