The average train between Reading and Norwich takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Norwich. 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 Norwich. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Norwich at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Street Station and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Norwich. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Norwich station via Liverpool Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Reading to Norwich train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Norwich train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Norwich station.
Book your Reading to Norwich train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Reading and Norwich is 202.6 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Norwich via Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 31m.