The cheapest and fastest trains from Diss to Reading
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
2 h 53 m
Average duration
2 h 53 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Diss to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Diss to Reading will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
Of the 1 trains that leave Diss for Reading every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 176 km distance in an average of 2 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Diss to Reading
Trains from Diss to Reading run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 19:02. The fastest train covers the 176 km distance in 2h 53m.
Distance 176 km |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 53m |
First train 04:55 |
Last train 19:02 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Diss to Reading trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Diss and Reading from £53. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Diss to Reading train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Diss to Reading 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 Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Diss and Reading
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:05 - 19:25 Saturday 07:15 - 15:20 Sunday 09:00 - 18:25
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: 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
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets including an accessible (radar key) toilet is located on platform 1
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform and on forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Substitute bus services stop in station car park
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
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