The average bus between Stanstead and Reading takes 9h 37m and the fastest bus takes 7h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stanstead to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Stanstead and Reading. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stanstead is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 9h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Stanstead to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Stanstead station and arriving at Reading station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
Stanstead to Reading bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, depart from Stanway Close station.
Stanstead to Reading bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at Reading RailAir station.
The distance between Stanstead and Reading is 135.3 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Reading RailAir via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 6h 17m.