The average train between Stratford International and Reading takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Stratford International 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 International and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stratford International is at 1:38 PM which arrives into Reading at 2:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

52 min • 1 change

48 min • 1 change

52 min • 1 change

48 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Stratford International to Reading. However, there are services departing from Stratford International station and arriving at Reading station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Stratford International to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Stratford station.
Stratford International to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Stratford International to Reading train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Stratford International and Reading is 67.4 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a vehicle from Stratford International to Reading via Stratford and London Paddington in around 1h 11m.