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4.6Travel Information between Colchester and Reading
 Distance | 85 miles (137 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $34 - $80 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $34 (€31) • 5 h 48 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $80 (€72) • 1 h 53 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or Abellio Greater Anglia |
Travel 85 miles (137 km) by train or bus between Colchester and Reading. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Abellio Greater Anglia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Colchester to Reading.
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The best way to travel from Colchester to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Colchester to Reading
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There are 2 options to travel to Reading from Colchester including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Colchester to Reading is a bus with an average price of $34 (€31).
This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Reading:
Taking a bus costs $45 (€41) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $80 (€72).
The fastest way to get to Reading from Colchester is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 53 min.
Other travel options to Reading take longer:
Getting to Reading by bus takes 5 h 48 min on average.
The Colchester to Reading distance is around 85 miles (137 km).
The average frequency per day from Colchester to Reading is:
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Colchester to Reading as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Colchester to Reading:
The following travel companies offer services from Colchester to Reading:
- Travel with National Express for buses to Reading. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Colchester to Reading tickets on Omio for $34 (€31).
- Abellio Greater Anglia or Tfl Rail can get you to Reading by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Tfl Rail from Colchester to Reading for $80 (€72) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Colchester to Reading with the following travel companies:
- Take a direct bus with.
- Direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Reading as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Colchester and Reading.
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