What is the cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Reading is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stanstead to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Stanstead and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Stanway Close and arriving at Reading RailAir via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Stanstead and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Stanstead to Reading. However, there are services departing from Sudbury (Suffolk) and arriving at Reading via Marks Tey and Liverpool Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Reading?

The distance between Stanstead and Reading is 107 miles. The road distance is 104.9 miles.

How do I travel from Stanstead to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Reading without a car is to line 41 bus and train which takes 3h 33m and costs £45 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Stanstead to Reading?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Stanstead to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Reading bus from?

Stanstead to Reading bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, depart from Stanway Close station.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Reading train from?

Stanstead to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Marks Tey station.

Train or bus from Stanstead to Reading?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Reading is to line 41 bus and line 86 bus and bus which takes 6h 19m and costs £40 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Stanstead to Reading bus arrive?

Stanstead to Reading bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Stanstead to Reading train arrive?

Stanstead to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Reading is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Stanstead to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1484+ hotels available in Reading.

Stanstead to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, line 41 bus, and line 86 bus

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

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Line 41 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Stanway Close to Bus Stationbus 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Sudbury (Suffolk) to Marks Teytrain
3. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train
4. Take the train from Stratford to London Paddingtontrain
5. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3h 33m
£48–115
Drive 104.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stanstead to Readingcar 104.3 mi
2h 24m
£26–38
Line 41 bus, line 86 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Stanway Close to Bus Stationbus 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus 86 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus X20
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
5. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
6h 19m
£42–59
Train
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to London Liverpool Streettrain Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth
4h 2m
£59–107
Line 41 bus, line 320 bus, train, subway
1. Take the bus from Stanway Close to Bus Stationbus 41
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 320 / ...
3. Take the train from Audley End to Tottenham Haletrain
4. Take the subway from Tottenham Hale Station to Vauxhallsubway
5. Take the train from Vauxhall to Readingtrain
5h
£44–76

Stanstead to Reading by bus and train

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Distance: 106.1 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Reading RailAir via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to Reading via Bus Station, Sudbury (Suffolk), Marks Tey, London Liverpool Street, and Liverpool Street Station in around 4h 2m.

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