The average train between Reading and Stratford takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to Stratford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Reading and Stratford. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Stratford at 12:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Stratford. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Stratford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Reading to Stratford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Stratford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Stratford station.
Book your Reading to Stratford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Stratford is 67.8 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Stratford via London Paddington in around 1h 5m.
