Trains from Colchester to Reading

Colchester to Reading train information

Which train company can I use?

There are many rail companies across the country & Europe. By searching for your ticket on gopili, you can see the trains from Colchester in England to Reading in England as well as the rail company for this route.

How long is the train?

The journey time to go to Reading from Colchester may vary depending if your train is direct or if you need to make a change. There are 86 miles between the two cities.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Fares can change depending on when you travel or how long in advance you buy your ticket.

Best prices for Colchester to Reading train tickets

Colchester - Reading prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Colchester to Reading by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Colchester to Reading trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Colchester and Reading by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Reading to Colchester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Colchester - Reading train tickets

The most efficient way to pay less on your Colchester Reading train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several trips. But is it really relevant when taking the train from Colchester to Reading? Grab your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Colchester Reading ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of trips needed per year to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Colchester to Reading (one way journey).

Railcards enable you to get a third off most train fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey