Trains from Reading to London Colney

  • Lowest price from ≈ SGD 15.17 €10.30
  • Average duration 57 min
  • Connections per day 445
  • Distance 55 km
  • CO₂ per person 1 kg

train from Reading to London Colney

The journey from Reading to London Colney is about 55 km. On average a train trip takes 57 min with 445 connections per day.

Lowest price ≈ SGD 15.17 €10.30
Trip duration 57 min
Connections per day 445
Lowest price ≈ SGD 15.17 €10.30
Highest price ≈ SGD 42.55 €28.90
First departure 12:46 AM
Last departure 10:46 PM
Distance 55 km
Departure Reading
Arrival London Colney
Travel operator nationalrail
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How much does it cost to get from Reading to London Colney by train?

Prices will vary when you travel from Reading to London Colney. On average, though, you'll pay about ≈ SGD 36.10 (€24.52) for a train ticket. You can find train tickets for prices as low as ≈ SGD 15.17 (€10.30), but it may require some flexibility with your travel plans. If you're looking for a low price, you may need to prepare to spend more time in transit. You can also often find cheaper train tickets at particular times of day, or on certain days of the week. Of course, ticket prices often change during the year, too; expect to pay more in peak season. For the lowest prices, it's usually best to make your reservation in advance. Be careful, though, as many providers do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest train tickets.
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When you're traveling from Reading to London Colney, you can expect to pay an average of approximately ≈ SGD 36.10 (€24.52). Some forms of transport are cheaper than others, and prices will vary according to time of day, day of the week, season, and other factors. For the cheapest train tickets, make your reservation well in advance. If you can, travel at an off-peak time, as train ticket prices will often be reduced. You might also be able to save money by booking a connecting journey, rather than a direct route. Be sure to check the conditions of the ticket before booking, as sometimes cheaper train tickets cannot be changed or refunded. Use Virail to check your options before booking, to ensure that you find the lowest price for your journey.

How long does it take to get from Reading to London Colney by train?

The journey between Reading and London Colney by train is approximately 55 km. It will take you more or less 57 min to complete this journey. This average figure does not take into account any delays that might arise on your route in exceptional circumstances. If you are planning to make a connection or operating on a tight schedule, give yourself plenty of time. In order to get from Reading to London Colney faster, consider looking for an express service that makes fewer stops along the way. Conversely, a connecting route may, in some circumstances, be faster than a direct journey. The fastest routes between Reading and London Colney will complete the journey in 45 min. On average, it will take you about 57 min to travel the 55 km between Reading and London Colney.

Which stations can I use on the Reading to London Colney route?

Depending on the type of transport, and the provider you decide to use for your journey, you will be able to depart Reading from the following stations: . Arriving at London Colney, your route will pass through all or some of the following stations: . Not all transport providers serve every station, so check in advance to see exactly where your route takes you. You may need to use another form of transport to get from one station to another or to your final destination when you arrive in London Colney.

How many times a day do journeys run from Reading to London Colney?

The exact number of journeys from Reading to London Colney can vary from day to day. Some services may only run on particular days of the week, while others might be seasonal. In general, an average of 445 departures leave each day. These are run by a number of different transport providers, including . On particularly busy days, there can be up to departures. You can usually expect there to be more connections on weekdays. Many providers run fewer journeys on weekends or public holidays. As a traveler, you may prefer to take a direct route from Reading to London Colney. However, you will find more options available to you if you are willing to take a connecting route. These pass through one or more different cities, and you'll have to change along the way. Not all travelers feel comfortable making multiple connections, but if you are, then you will enjoy greater flexibility when making your booking. The exact number of daily departures from Reading to London Colney varies, but in general, you can expect to find 0 direct connections with no changes leaving each day. Travelers who are happy to take an indirect route will find, on average, 445 journeys with one change or more. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Reading to London Colney. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.

When to book from Reading to London Colney

These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.

What historical fares show

Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.

According to Virail’s historical fare data, February is typically the cheapest month to travel from Reading to London Colney by train, with medians around SGD 49.16 versus about SGD 59.81 in May (roughly a 22% swing).

Cheapest month

Up to 22%

The cheapest time to travel is February (SGD 49.16); the most expensive is May (SGD 59.81).

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CO₂ emissions by mode

train 3.85kg
bus 4.13kg
flight 11kg
carpool 8.8kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Reading to London Colney?

The train journey between Reading and London Colney emits 3.85kg of CO₂.

How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Reading and London Colney?

Taking the train between Reading and London Colney saves 7.15kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 0.28kg compared to the bus and 4.95kg compared to the car.

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