The average train between Reading and Stevenage takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to Stevenage. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Reading and Stevenage. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Stevenage at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 18m • 2 changes


1h 18m • 2 changes


1h 14m • 2 changes


1h 10m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Stevenage. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Stevenage station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Reading to Stevenage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Stevenage train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Stevenage station.
Book your Reading to Stevenage train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Reading and Stevenage is 72.6 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Stevenage via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 35m.