The average train between Reading and Suffolk takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Suffolk. 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 Suffolk. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Suffolk at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Suffolk station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Reading to Suffolk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Suffolk train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Stowmarket station.
Book your Reading to Suffolk train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Reading and Suffolk is 156.8 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Stowmarket via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 53m.