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Trains from Reading West to Colchester (COL)

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47

train journeys
per day

86

miles (139 kms)

2hrs 4 mins

fastest journey

06:09 / 23:49

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Reading West to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 47 scheduled rail journeys between Reading West and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 47 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading West to Colchester is approximately 86 miles (139 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 24 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Colchester.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading West to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 4 mins.

Journeys from Reading West to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:09
    2 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    08:15
    Reading West
    Colchester
    Reading West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:38
    2 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    08:45
    Reading West
    Colchester
    Reading West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:48
    2 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    09:11
    Reading West
    Colchester
    Reading West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:56
    2 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    09:15
    Reading West
    Colchester
    Reading West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:17
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    09:21
    Reading West
    Colchester
    Reading West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:29
    2 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    09:40
    Reading West
    Colchester
    Reading West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:43
    2 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    10:04
    Reading West
    Colchester
    Reading West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:02
    2 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    10:15
    Reading West
    Colchester
    Reading West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:19
    2 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    10:40
    Reading West
    Colchester
    Reading West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:38
    2 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    11:04
    Reading West
    Colchester
    Reading West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:59
    2 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    11:15
    Reading West
    Colchester
    Reading West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:51
    2 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    12:16
    Reading West
    Colchester
    Reading West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:15
    2 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    12:19
    Reading West
    Colchester
    Reading West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:35
    2 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    12:46
    Reading West
    Colchester
    Reading West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:52
    2 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    13:15
    Reading West
    Colchester
    Reading West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:15
    2 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    13:19
    Reading West
    Colchester
    Reading West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:32
    2 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    13:46
    Reading West
    Colchester
    Reading West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:46
    2 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    14:15
    Reading West
    Colchester
    Reading West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:14
    2 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    14:38
    Reading West
    Colchester
    Reading West to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:39
    2 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    15:04
    Reading West
    Colchester
    Reading West to Colchester

About Reading West Station

Station name Reading West (RDW)
Address Reading West station, Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7PY
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:30 - 10:45
Weekend Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
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 West and Colchester

The travel time between Reading West and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 24 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 4 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading West and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 47 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:09, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:49.

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Amenities on trains between Reading West 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 West & Colchester. owever, there are 47 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Reading West and Colchester.

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