Reading to Colchester Trains

Reading to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Colchester takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 47m
Duration: 92 mi
Distance: £62
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
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Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain

1h 40m

£43–100

Reading to Colchester train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:18 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 8:13 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:18 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 8:13 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:55 AM → 7:13 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 20m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 8:13 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 8:16 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:53 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 23m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 10:11 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 10:36 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 11:11 AM
2h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:18 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 8:13 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:18 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 8:13 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:10 AM → 7:18 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 8:13 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 9:05 AM
1h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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