The distance between Reading and Ipswich is around 174km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Reading to Ipswich by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ipswich → Reading if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Paddington and then to Ipswich.
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There are several options for getting from Reading to Ipswich by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £52 ($62) and will take around 2hrs.
The distance between Reading and Ipswich is around 174km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 161km (100 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Reading and Ipswich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Reading to Ipswich is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £52 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Reading and Ipswich, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £52 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Reading and Ipswich. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Reading to Ipswich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2hrs.
Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line, Greater Anglia and South Western Railway run train services between Reading and Ipswich. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Reading and Ipswich. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Ipswich. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reading to Ipswich. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Ipswich. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Ipswich is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 64km (40 miles) from Ipswich. Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) and Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Reading and Ipswich. The distance is around 209km (130 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reading to Ipswich is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £52 ($62).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2hrs | £52($62) | every 30 mins | 174km (108 miles) |
Train via London Waterloo | 3h 15m | £57($67) | hourly | 184km (114 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | £36($43) | on demand | 209km (130 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ipswich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.