The average train between Stratford and Reading takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Stratford 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.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Stratford and Reading. The earliest departure is at 1:23 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Stratford is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Reading at 9:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
48 min • 1 change
53 min • 1 change
48 min • 1 change
53 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Stratford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Stratford station and arriving at Reading station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Stratford to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Stratford station.
Stratford to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Stratford to Reading train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Stratford and Reading is 67.8 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Stratford to Reading via London Paddington in around 1h 2m.
