The average train between Reading and Lowestoft takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Lowestoft. 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 Lowestoft. 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 Lowestoft at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Lowestoft station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Reading to Lowestoft train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Lowestoft train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lowestoft station.
Book your Reading to Lowestoft train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Reading and Lowestoft is 218.2 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Lowestoft via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Norwich in around 4h 46m.