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Trip Overview

The average bus between Colchester and Reading takes 5h 32m and the fastest bus takes 3h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 32m
Duration
117 mi
Distance
£49
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
  2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
4h 9m
£43–74

Colchester to Reading bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Colchester and Reading. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Reading at 5:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 116.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Reading, England?

You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Reading RailAir via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 4h 9m.

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