What is the cheapest way to get from Suffolk to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Suffolk to Reading is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Suffolk to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Suffolk to Reading is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct train between Suffolk and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Suffolk to Reading. However, there are services departing from Stowmarket and arriving at Reading via Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Suffolk to Reading?

The distance between Suffolk and Reading is 121 miles. The road distance is 120.2 miles.

How do I travel from Suffolk to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Suffolk to Reading without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £50 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Suffolk to Reading?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Suffolk to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Suffolk to Reading train from?

Suffolk to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stowmarket station.

Where does the Suffolk to Reading train arrive?

Suffolk to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Suffolk to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Suffolk to Reading is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Suffolk to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Suffolk to Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1419+ hotels available in Reading.

Suffolk to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and line 344 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Suffolk to Reading by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
2h 16m
£50–146
Drive 119.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Suffolk to Readingcar 119.5 mi
2h 50m
£30–43
Train via London
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 46m
£36–129
Train, line 344 bus
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to Clapham Junction Stationbus 344
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain
4h 2m

Suffolk to Reading by train

147Weekly Trains

2h 16mAverage Duration

£50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 120.4 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Suffolk, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Stowmarket to Reading via Stratford and London Paddington in around 2h 16m.

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