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How to get fromReading to Colchesterby train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Colchester by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    1h 52m
    £45–107

  2. Drive 101.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Colchestercar car 101.4 mi
    2h 7m
    £25–36

  3. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2h 6m
    £53–106

  4. Train, line 344 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Vauxhalltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vauxhall Bus Station to Liverpool Street Stationbus bus 344
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    2h 51m
    £44–90

Reading to Colchester by train

Calendar514Weekly Trains
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 91.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 1h 52m.

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