How to travel from Colchester to Reading

You can travel between Colchester and Reading by train.

The cheapest way to travel from Colchester to Reading is a train with an average price of $91 (€72).

The fastest way to travel from Colchester to Reading is by train with an average journey time of 1h 53m.

The distance from Colchester to Reading is approximately 85 miles (138 km).

The average frequency per day from Colchester to Reading is:

• Around 8 trains per day.
• Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and Reading as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Colchester to Reading:

• Buses mostly depart from Marks Tey, A120 and arrive in Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride.
• Trains mostly depart from Colchester station (COL) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Colchester to Reading, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia, Tfl Rail to go to Reading by train.
• Travel with National Express to go to Reading by bus.

Omio customers who travel from Colchester to Reading often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Paddington (PAD), Longford, Oxford, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Reading and these popular destinations at a great price.