Reading to London Stansted Airport (STN) Trains

Reading to London Stansted Airport (STN) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and London Stansted Airport (STN) takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 41m
Duration: 77 mi
Distance: £57
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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1h 51m

£40–80

Reading to London Stansted Airport (STN) train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and London Stansted Airport (STN). The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into London Stansted Airport (STN) at 4:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:59 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 7:07 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:40 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:59 AM
1h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:55 AM
2h • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes

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