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

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  1. Train via Colchester

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2h 47m
    £47–114

  2. Drive 106.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Alresfordcar car 106.8 mi
    2h 13m
    £26–38

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Wivenhoetrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea
    2h 53m
    £47–110

  4. Train, line 87 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Groves Close to Coach Road Cornerbus bus 87
    2h 54m
    £55–104

  5. Train, line 87 bus via London

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Groves Close to Coach Road Cornerbus bus 87
    3h 24m
    £49–110

Reading to Alresford by train

Calendar145Weekly Trains
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Alresford (Essex) via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Colchester in around 2h 47m.

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