Subscribe to receive top tips, train news and travel inspiration straight to your inbox
Reading to Colchester by train
-
First train00:18
-
Last train23:55
-
Avg changes1
-
Fastest journey1hr 43m
-
Distance138 kilometres
-
Trains per day104
-
Avg. journey time2hr 27m
-
Train operators
Travelling from Reading to Colchester by train
Want to know how to get from Reading to Colchester by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Reading to Colchester take around 1 hour and 43 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 138 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Reading is scheduled to depart at around 00:18. The last departure is usually at around 23:55 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Reading at around 00:19, with the last train leaving at around 23:45. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 104 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 6 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$45.95.
We think any time is a great time to visit Colchester, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Colchester.
Is there a direct train from Reading to Colchester?
The journey between Reading and Colchester usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Reading to Colchester every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Reading to Colchester?
The Reading to Colchester train travel takes about 1 hour and 43 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Reading to Colchester train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Colchester leaving Reading at around 00:18 and the last train leaving at around 23:55 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Reading at around 00:19, with the final departure at 23:45.
Other journeys to Colchester View all journeys to Colchester
-
From London to Colchester From US$14.50
-
From Norwich to Colchester From US$11.50
-
From Chelmsford to Colchester From US$14.64
-
From Peterborough to Colchester From US$18.00
-
From Stowmarket to Colchester From US$18.27
-
From Sheffield to Colchester From US$208.00
-
From Doncaster to Colchester From US$78.50
-
From Cambridge to Colchester From US$18.00
-
From Ipswich to Colchester From US$11.15
-
From Great Yarmouth to Colchester From US$17.00
-
From Witham to Colchester From US$10.75
-
From Edinburgh (Waverley, city centre) to Colchester From US$89.50
Other journeys from Colchester
-
From Colchester to Norwich From US$11.50
-
From Colchester to London From US$14.00
-
From Colchester to Ipswich From US$11.15
-
From Colchester to Birmingham From US$50.00
-
From Colchester to Peterborough From US$35.50
-
From Colchester to Doncaster From US$103.50
-
From Colchester to York From US$391.50
-
From Colchester to Great Yarmouth From US$42.50
-
From Colchester to Chelmsford From US$14.64
-
From Colchester to Leeds From US$121.00
-
From Colchester to Witham From US$10.75
-
From Colchester to Edinburgh (Waverley, city centre) From US$314.50
Other journeys from Reading
-
From Reading to Birmingham From US$19.00
-
From Reading to Bournemouth From US$13.00
-
From Reading to Bath Spa From US$26.00
-
From Reading to Brighton From US$66.50
-
From Reading to Edinburgh (Waverley, city centre) From US$95.50
-
From Reading to London From US$25.00
-
From Reading to Oxford From US$9.50
-
From Reading to Newton Abbot From US$61.00
-
From Reading to Swansea From US$46.00
-
From Reading to Coventry From US$28.00
-
From Reading to Chippenham From US$40.00
-
From Reading to Southampton From US$9.50