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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Stansted is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Stansted is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £17 - £26.

How far is it from Reading to Stansted?

The distance between Reading and Stansted is 72 miles. The road distance is 72.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Stansted without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £26 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Reading to Stansted, including transfers.

Can I drive from Reading to Stansted?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Stansted is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Reading to Stansted.

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 2296+ hotels available in Stansted.

Reading to Stansted - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & WrothamLondon Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
3h 34m
£27–67
Drive 71.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Stansted71.7 mi
1h 15m
£18–26
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to London Victoria
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrotham
4h 42m
£40–74
Train via London
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham JunctionReading - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & WrothamLondon Victoria - Ashford International / ...
3h 48m
£24–65
Train #2
1. Take the train from Reading to Tottenham Court RdElizabeth
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Borough Green & WrothamLondon Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
3h 53m
£47–67

Reading to Stansted by train, subway, and bus

5Weekly Services

3h 34mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reading to Stansted.

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Distance: 71.8 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Labour-in-Vain Road via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, London Charing Cross, Borough Green & Wrotham, and High Street in around 3h 34m.

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