What is the cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Reading is to drive which costs £18 - £28 and takes 1h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Reading is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £40 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Reading via Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Reading?

The distance between Chelmsford and Reading is 70 miles. The road distance is 78.8 miles.

How do I travel from Chelmsford to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £40 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Chelmsford to Reading?

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Chelmsford to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Reading bus from?

Chelmsford to Reading bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Reading train from?

Chelmsford to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Reading?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Reading is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Reading bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Reading bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN) station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Reading train arrive?

Chelmsford to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Reading is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Chelmsford to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Chelmsford to Reading?

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Chelmsford to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Chelmsford to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Stratford to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
1h 33m
£41–81
Drive 78.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Readingcar 78.4 mi
1h 42m
£19–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)bus X10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h 5m
Train via London
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 3m
£27–45
Train via London #2
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 31m
£28–65

Chelmsford to Reading by train

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Distance: 69.7 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Reading via Stratford and London Paddington in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 4h 5m.

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