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.
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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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Reading. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Reading station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Colchester to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
Book your Colchester to Reading bus tickets online with National Express and RailAir.
The distance between Colchester and Reading is 138 km. The road distance is 188 km.
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.