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 Longfield and arriving at Reading via Victoria station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Stansted to Reading?

The distance between Stansted and Reading is 69 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 and subway which takes 1h 34m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m 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 Longfield station.

Where does the Stansted to Reading train arrive?

Stansted to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria 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 1517+ hotels available in Reading.

Stansted to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, car, and line 223 bus

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

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Longfield to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Paddington stationsubway
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
1h 34m
£60–115
Drive 71.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stansted to Readingcar 71.9 mi
1h 16m
£18–26
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
1. Take the train from Gravesend to London Blackfriarstrain Rainham / ...
2. Take the train from Richmond (London) to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
4h 13m
£34–48

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Distance: 68.8 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Flagstone Paving to Reading via Barrack Row, Gravesend, London Blackfriars, Blackfriars station, Richmond station, and Richmond (London) in around 4h 13m.

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