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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Reading is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Reading is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £45 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Reading. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Reading RailAir via Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Reading. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Reading via Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Colchester to Reading?

The distance between Colchester and Reading is 92 miles. The road distance is 102.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Colchester to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Reading bus from?

Colchester to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Reading?

The best way to get from Colchester to Reading is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Colchester to Reading bus arrive?

Colchester to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Reading is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Colchester to Reading.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Colchester to Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Stratford to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
1h 44m
£48–117
Drive 102.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Readingcar 102.3 mi
2h 8m
£26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
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 10m
£57–93
Train via London
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 14m
£31–99
Train via London #2
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 42m
£34–101

Colchester to Reading by train

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Distance: 91.5 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Reading via Stratford and London Paddington in around 1h 44m. Alternatively, 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 10m.

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