How to travel from Norwich to Reading, United Kingdom

The distance between Norwich and Reading is around 246km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Norwich to Reading by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Reading.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Reading.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £26($31)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Reading.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance246km (153 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Reading

There are several options for getting from Norwich to Reading by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £79 ($95).

The distance between Norwich and Reading is around 246km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (126 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Norwich and Reading by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Norwich to Reading is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £79 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Reading, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Reading. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Norwich to Reading. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station and Paddington station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Greater Anglia, Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line and South Western Railway run train services between Norwich and Reading. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Norwich and Reading. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Reading. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Norwich to Reading. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Reading. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Reading is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Reading. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Norwich and Reading. The distance is around 246km (153 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Reading is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).

How do I get from Norwich to Reading

Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Reading

Transport options from Norwich to Reading
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
£79($95)
hourly249km (154 miles)
Train via London Liverpool Street3h 45m
£84($100)
hourly261km (162 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 15m
£26($31)
5 times a day248km (154 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£28($33)
on demand246km (153 miles)

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Airports near Reading

The following major airports near Reading offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Reading
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Reading
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Reading