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Trains from Reading Green Park (RGP) to Colchester (COL)

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39

train journeys
per day

87

miles (140 kms)

2hrs 19 mins

fastest journey

05:26 / 00:02

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Reading Green Park (RGP) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 39 scheduled rail journeys between Reading Green Park and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 39 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading Green Park to Colchester is approximately 87 miles (140 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 53 mins.

South Western Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Reading Green Park and Colchester.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading Green Park to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 19 mins.

Journeys from Reading Green Park to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:26
    3 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    08:42
    Reading Green Park
    Colchester
    Reading Green Park to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:23
    2 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    08:45
    Reading Green Park
    Colchester
    Reading Green Park to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:44
    2 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    09:11
    Reading Green Park
    Colchester
    Reading Green Park to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:21
    2 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    09:40
    Reading Green Park
    Colchester
    Reading Green Park to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:39
    2 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    10:04
    Reading Green Park
    Colchester
    Reading Green Park to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:58
    2 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    10:15
    Reading Green Park
    Colchester
    Reading Green Park to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:34
    2 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    11:04
    Reading Green Park
    Colchester
    Reading Green Park to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:55
    2 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    11:15
    Reading Green Park
    Colchester
    Reading Green Park to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:38
    2 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    12:16
    Reading Green Park
    Colchester
    Reading Green Park to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:11
    2 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    12:19
    Reading Green Park
    Colchester
    Reading Green Park to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:45
    2 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    13:15
    Reading Green Park
    Colchester
    Reading Green Park to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:11
    2 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    13:19
    Reading Green Park
    Colchester
    Reading Green Park to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:42
    2 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    14:15
    Reading Green Park
    Colchester
    Reading Green Park to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:10
    2 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    14:38
    Reading Green Park
    Colchester
    Reading Green Park to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:41
    2 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    15:15
    Reading Green Park
    Colchester
    Reading Green Park to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:11
    2 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    15:38
    Reading Green Park
    Colchester
    Reading Green Park to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:47
    2 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    16:15
    Reading Green Park
    Colchester
    Reading Green Park to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:12
    2 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    16:39
    Reading Green Park
    Colchester
    Reading Green Park to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:41
    2 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    17:14
    Reading Green Park
    Colchester
    Reading Green Park to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:18
    2 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    17:39
    Reading Green Park
    Colchester
    Reading Green Park to Colchester

About Reading Green Park Station

Station name Reading Green Park (RGP)
Address Reading Green Park station, Flagstaff Road, Reading, RG2 6DN
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:45 - 18:15
Tuesday 06:45 - 18:15
Wednesday 06:45 - 18:15
Thursday 06:45 - 18:15
Friday 06:45 - 18:15
Saturday 06:45 - 18:15
Sunday 10:15 - 16:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
Address Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Reading Green Park and Colchester

The travel time between Reading Green Park and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 53 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 19 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading Green Park and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 39 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:26, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:02.

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Amenities on trains between Reading Green Park and Colchester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Reading Green Park & Colchester. owever, there are 39 possible journeys which require a change.

South Western Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Reading Green Park and Colchester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Reading Green Park and Colchester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.