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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Reading is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct train between Stansted and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Stansted to Reading. However, there are services departing from Borough Green & Wrotham and arriving at Reading via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Stansted to Reading?

The distance between Stansted and Reading is 72 miles. The road distance is 72.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stansted to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Stansted to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Reading train from?

Stansted to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Borough Green & Wrotham station.

Where does the Stansted to Reading train arrive?

Stansted to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Stansted to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Reading is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Stansted to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1474+ hotels available in Reading.

Stansted to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, line 223 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Charing Crosstrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 49m
£44–104
Drive 71.9 mi
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1. Drive from Stansted to Readingcar 71.9 mi
1h 16m
£18–26
Line 223 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus 223
2. Take the bus from Stratford International Station to Paddington Stationbus
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3h 30m
Line 223 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Flagstone Paving to Barrack Rowbus 223
2. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Readingtrain Elizabeth
3h 6m
Train via Barrack Row
1. Take the train from Gravesend to London Blackfriarstrain Rainham / ...
2. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
4h 12m
£34–84

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Distance: 71.2 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a vehicle from Stansted to Reading via Borough Green & Wrotham, London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 49m.

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