How to travel from Reading to Colchester

You can get between Reading and Colchester 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Colchester is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $61 (€53) compared to other travel options to Colchester:

Taking a bus costs $20 (€18) less than taking a train, which costs on average $82 (€71) for the same trip.

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

Other travel options to Colchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 4 h 25 min.

The distance from Reading to Colchester is approximately 85 miles (137 km).

The average frequency per day from Reading to Colchester is:

• Around 25 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Reading to Colchester 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 Reading to Colchester:

• Most travelers catch their bus from Reading, Station North Interchange (Stop NE) and arrive in Colchester, Stanwell Street.

The following travel companies offer services from Reading to Colchester:

• Abellio Greater Anglia, Tfl Rail or first_great_western can take you to Colchester by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Abellio Greater Anglia from Reading to Colchester for $82 (€71).

Yes, there are direct services available from Reading to Colchester with the following travel companies:

• Take a direct train with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Colchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Reading to Colchester.