Rome2Rio

How to get fromReading to Stansteadby train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Stanstead

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Stanstead by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, line 41 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Stratfordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain train
    4. Take the train from Marks Tey to Sudbury (Suffolk)train train
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stanway Closebus bus 41 / ...
    4h 19m
    £48–113

  2. Drive  105.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Stansteadcar car 105.7 mi
    2h 19m
    £27–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 86 / ...
    7h 28m
    £43–59

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Marks Teytrain train London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
    4h 47m
    £60–107

  5. Train, line 43 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bruff Close to Bus Stationbus bus 43 / ...
    5h 41m
    £48–81

Reading to Stanstead by train and bus

Calendar65Weekly Services
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Reading to Stanstead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 106.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Stanstead, England?

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Stanway Close via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reading to Stanway Close via Liverpool Street Station, London Liverpool Street, Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 4h 47m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There