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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airporttrain train Stansted Express
    1h 51m
    £40–80

  2. Drive 75 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Stansted Airport Stationcar car 75 mi
    1h 40m
    £19–27

  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 / ...
    3h 8m
    £37–58

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airporttrain train Stansted Express
    2h 8m
    £50–79

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain train Reading - London Waterloo
    2. Take the bus from London Eye to Coach Stationbus bus A8
    3h 12m
    £25–58

Reading to Stansted Airport Station by train and foot

Calendar526Weekly Services
Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 76.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Stansted Airport Station, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Stansted Airport via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Stansted Airport Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 3h 8m.

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