The average train between Reading and Colchester takes 1h 48m 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Reading to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Reading to Colchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Reading and Colchester is 138 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 1h 54m.
