The average train between Stone and Reading takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Stone to Reading. 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 hourly between Stone and Reading. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stone is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Reading at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stone to Reading. However, there are services departing from Stone station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Stone to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Stafford station.
Stone to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Stone to Reading train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Stone and Reading is 180.2 km. The road distance is 217 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Stafford to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 21m.