What is the cheapest way to get from Essex to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Reading is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Essex to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Essex to Reading is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £40 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Essex and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Reading. However, there are services departing from Tye Green Post Office and arriving at Reading RailAir via Bus Interchange, Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to Reading. However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at Reading via Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

How far is it from Essex to Reading?

The distance between Essex and Reading is 82 miles. The road distance is 89.3 miles.

How do I travel from Essex to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Essex to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £40 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Essex to Reading?

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Essex to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essex to Reading bus from?

Essex to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Essex to Reading train from?

Essex to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.

Train or bus from Essex to Reading?

The best way to get from Essex to Reading is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Essex to Reading bus arrive?

Essex to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Essex to Reading train arrive?

Essex to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Essex to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Reading is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Essex to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Essex to Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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There are 5 ways to get from Essex to Reading by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Stratford to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
1h 52m
£40–95
Drive 88.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Essex to Readingcar 88.8 mi
2h
£22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
4h 18m
£42–66
Train via London
1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 19m
£48–96
Train via London #2
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 49m
£43–102

Essex to Reading by train

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Distance: 81.6 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Essex, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from White Notley to Reading via Stratford and London Paddington in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Reading RailAir via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 4h 18m.

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