The average train between Reading (Station) and Stratford Station takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading (Station) to Stratford Station. 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 (Station) and Stratford Station. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading (Station) is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Stratford Station 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 (Station) to Stratford Station. However, there are services departing from Reading (Station) station and arriving at Stratford Station station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Reading (Station) to Stratford Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading (Station) to Stratford Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Stratford station.
Book your Reading (Station) to Stratford Station train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Reading (Station) and Stratford Station is 67.7 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Stratford via London Paddington in around 1h 1m.