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Reading, Great Britain → Essex, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Reading to Essex

Composite routes from Reading to Essex

Cheapest
1 h 55 min
Car
144 km.
from $7
Other
2 h 38 min
114 km.
from $77.11
4 h 44 min
114 km.
Select a ticket
2 h 58 min
114 km.
from $46.37
3 h 23 min
114 km.
from $68.39

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 5
First Great Western Service
Website
National Express
Website
South Western Railway
Website
Elizabeth Line
Website
Greater Anglia
Website
First Great Western Service
Website
37 min
Every 10 minutes
$24.05–$60.76
+44 3457 000 125
+44 3457 000 125
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
National Express
Website
1h 37m
Hourly
$24.05–$34.18
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
Call
South Western Railway
Website
1h 24m
Hourly
$27.85–$69.62
0345 6000 650
0345 6000 650
Call
Elizabeth Line
Website
53 min
Twice daily
$12.66–$32.91
0343 222 1234
0343 222 1234
Call
Greater Anglia
Website
45 min
Hourly
$21.52–$31.64
[email protected]
Contact via email
Bus operators
Found: 1
RailAir
Website
RailAir
Website
44 min
Every 30 minutes
+44 345 646 0707
+44 345 646 0707
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Essex is to drive which costs $31.52 - $46.74 and takes 1h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Essex is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $31.52 - $46.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Essex. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Polecat Road via London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Essex. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at White Notley via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Reading to Essex?

The distance between Reading and Essex is 131 km. The road distance is 160.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Essex without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $33.70 - $86.96 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Reading to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Essex bus from?

Reading to Essex bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Essex train from?

Reading to Essex train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Essex?

The best way to get from Reading to Essex is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $33.70 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Reading to Essex bus arrive?

Reading to Essex bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Reading to Essex train arrive?

Reading to Essex train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Essex is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Reading to Essex.

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

Book your Reading to Essex train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Essex?

There are 514+ hotels available in Essex. Prices start at $49.36 per night.
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