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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Stanstead is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Stanstead is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Stanstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Stanway Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Reading to Stanstead?

The distance between Reading and Stanstead is 114 miles. The road distance is 106.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Stanstead without a car is to train and line 44 bus which takes 4h 23m and costs £30 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Reading to Stanstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Stanstead bus from?

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

Where does the Reading to Stanstead bus arrive?

Reading to Stanstead bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Can I drive from Reading to Stanstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Stanstead is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Reading to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 642+ hotels available in Stanstead.

Reading to Stanstead - 5 ways to travel via train, line 44 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 44 bus
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
3. Take the bus from The Bricklayers Arms to Bus Stationbus 44 / ...
4h 23m
£33–77
Drive 105.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Stansteadcar 105.7 mi
2h 19m
£26–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus 42
6h 49m
£54–76
Train, line 41 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Stratfordtrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain
4. Take the train from Marks Tey to Sudbury (Suffolk)train
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stanway Closebus 41 / ...
4h 30m
£65–93
Train, line 44 bus via London
1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3. Take the bus from The Bricklayers Arms to Bus Stationbus 44 / ...
4h 51m
£36–83

Reading to Stanstead by train, foot, and bus

84Weekly Services

4h 23mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 113.1 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Stanway Close via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 6h 49m.

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