The average train between Reading and Stratford International takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to Stratford International. 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 15 minutes between Reading and Stratford International. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Stratford International at 5:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

47 min • 1 change

52 min • 1 change

49 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Stratford International. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Stratford International station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Reading to Stratford International train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Stratford International train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Stratford station.
Book your Reading to Stratford International train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading and Stratford International is 67.4 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Stratford International via London Paddington and Stratford in around 1h 12m.