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 £25 - £40 and takes 2h 18m.

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 18m and costs £25 - £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 50m.

How far is it from Reading to Stanstead?

The distance between Reading and Stanstead is 106 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 which takes 4h 31m and costs £45 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m 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.

Train or bus from Reading to Stanstead?

The best way to get from Reading to Stanstead is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 41 bus, which costs and takes 6h 50m.

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 18m to drive from Reading to Stanstead.

Where can I stay near Stanstead?

There are 627+ hotels available in Stanstead.

Reading to Stanstead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 41 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks TeyLondon Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
4h 31m
£46–91
Drive 105.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Stanstead105.7 mi
2h 18m
£26–38
Bus, line 41 bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus InterchangeX20
4. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Station60
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stanway Close41
6h 50m
Train, line 44 bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Station
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
3. Take the bus from The Bricklayers Arms to Bus Station44 / ...
4h 35m
£33–77
Train, line 44 bus via London
1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
3. Take the bus from The Bricklayers Arms to Bus Station44 / ...
5h 3m
£35–90

Reading to Stanstead by train and bus

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4h 31mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 105.4 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Stanway Close via London Paddington, Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, 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 50m.

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