- Must visit
National Heritage Centre for Horseracing & Sporting Art
The town’s flagship museum explains Newmarket’s global racing story through galleries, art, horses, and the historic Palace House site.
Take a train from Reading to Newmarket and enjoy the approximately 80 miles (129 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 21:17.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
First train 6:02 AM |
Last train 9:17 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 4 days |
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The town’s flagship museum explains Newmarket’s global racing story through galleries, art, horses, and the historic Palace House site.
Interactive racing museum at Palace House covering training, jockeys, breeding, and the science behind thoroughbred success.
Art gallery within Palace House showing sporting art and changing exhibitions, ideal for visitors interested in horses and British painting.
A wide open heath on the edge of town, famous for horse training and sunrise views that capture Newmarket’s identity.
The main commercial street and social spine of Newmarket, lined with historic buildings and strong everyday racing-town character.
A key route through the racing district where visitors can glimpse training yards and the daily rhythm of horse town life.
A hearty East Anglian pork sausage, often seasoned with pepper and mace. It is a regional staple found in pubs, cafés, and butcher shops across Suffolk.
A historic Suffolk blue cheese with a creamy texture and mild tang. It reflects the county’s dairy tradition and is common on local cheese boards.
A soft Suffolk white cheese made from cow’s milk. Its rich, buttery character makes it a prized local product and a favourite in regional restaurants.
Popular Indian restaurant with a long-standing reputation for classic curries, attentive service, and a comfortable town-centre setting.
Smart brasserie and steakhouse in Newmarket, known for quality grills, British dishes, and a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Established Italian restaurant offering pasta, pizza, and classic mains in a friendly, dependable setting popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for the UK: rooms and dining are mid-priced, pubs are reasonable, and local transport costs are manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafe tipping is optional.
Official public transport app
Newmarket Railway Station -> Newmarket High Street, Newmarket
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Newmarket by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newmarket, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Reading to Newmarket trains use the Reading to Newmarket station pair. Use this guide to compare Reading and Newmarket train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Reading has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Reading.
ATMs are available at Reading.
Ticket office support is available at Reading.
Available at Reading: Parking, WC.
Available at Reading: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Tilehurst is 4 km from Reading city centre. Public transport options include:
Tilehurst has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Tilehurst.
Wi-Fi is available at Tilehurst.
Ticket office support is available at Tilehurst.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tilehurst: Parking, WC.
Available at Tilehurst: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tilehurst: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step free Category C - This station does not have step free access to operational platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please call our free help line for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Newmarket has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Newmarket.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 801 028 28 78.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Newmarket: Parking.
Available at Newmarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Newmarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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