How to travel from Reading to Ipswich

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Compare train for Reading to Ipswich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $41, and a train costs an average of $41.

Distance: 100 miles (161 km)

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$64

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Cheapest

$44

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 40m

Average total duration

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2h 10m

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30m

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2h 29m

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Greater Anglia

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The cheapest way to travel from Reading to Ipswich is a train with an average price of $64 (€51).
The fastest way to travel from Reading to Ipswich is by train with an average journey time of 2h 10m.
Yes, you can take a train between Reading and Ipswich.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Reading to Ipswich among Omio's users.

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from Reading to Ipswich

How to get from Reading to Ipswich by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Reading to Ipswich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greater Anglia
    3:59 PM2h39
    Reading
    6:38 PMIpswich
    $681One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Greater Anglia
    3:59 PM2h39
    Reading
    6:38 PMIpswich
    $681One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Greater Anglia
    3:59 PM2h39
    Reading
    6:38 PMIpswich
    $681One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Reading to Ipswich

Travel to Ipswich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to Ipswich.

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You can travel between Reading and Ipswich by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Reading to Ipswich is a train with an average price of $64 (€51).
The fastest way to travel from Reading to Ipswich is by train with an average journey time of 2h 10m.
The distance from Reading to Ipswich is approximately 100 miles (161 km).
The average frequency per day from Reading to Ipswich is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Ipswich as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Reading to Ipswich:
  • Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Reading to Ipswich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line, first_great_western to go to Ipswich by train.
Omio customers who travel from Reading to Ipswich often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Liverpool Street (LST), London Stansted Airport, Norwich, Stratford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ipswich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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