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How to get fromReading to Stanstedby train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Stansted by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train London Victoria - Ashford International / ...
    2h 10m
    £46–112

  2. Drive 71.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Stanstedcar car 71.7 mi
    1h 15m
    £18–26

  3. Train, line 223 bus via London

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Station Road to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus bus 223
    3h 27m

  4. Train, line 223 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Abbey Woodtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Flagstone Pavingbus bus 223
    4h 2m

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  • Distance: 73.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Stansted via London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, London Victoria, and Borough Green & Wrotham in around 2h 10m.

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