What is the cheapest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading?

The fastest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading is to Airport Transfer which takes 1h 42m and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

Is there a direct train between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading. However, there are services departing from Stansted Airport and arriving at Reading via Liverpool Street station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading?

The distance between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Reading is 77 miles. The road distance is 77.7 miles.

How do I travel from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 48m and costs £35 - £100.

How long does it take to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading bus from?

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading train from?

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading train services, operated by Stansted Express, depart from Stansted Airport station.

Train or bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading?

The best way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading is to train via London which takes 1h 48m and costs £35 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 32m.

Where does the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading bus arrive?

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading train arrive?

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading train services, operated by Stansted Express, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading?

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How do I get a bus ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Can I share a ride from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Reading. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Streettrain Stansted Express
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 48m
£37–97
Drive 77.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Readingcar 77.3 mi
1h 42m
£19–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
2h 32m
£38–60
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from London Stansted-STN to Readingrideshare 77.3 mi
1h 42m
£35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Streettrain Stansted Express
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 12m
£46–92
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Waterloo Stationbus A8
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
3h 29m
£25–57

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reading by train and subway

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Distance: 76.8 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between London Stansted Airport (STN), England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Stansted Airport to Reading via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 2h 32m.

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