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How to get fromStansted Airport Station to Readingby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stansted Airport Station to Reading by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Streettrain train Stansted Express
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
    1h 48m
    £37–97

  2. Drive 77.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stansted Airport Station to Readingcar car 77.3 mi
    1h 42m
    £19–27

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    2h 36m
    £38–60

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Streettrain train Stansted Express
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain train Elizabeth
    2h 12m
    £46–92

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Waterloo Stationbus bus A8
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain train London Waterloo - Reading
    3h 33m
    £25–57

Stansted Airport Station to Reading by train and subway

Calendar531Weekly Services
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 76.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Stansted Airport Station, 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 vehicle from Stansted Airport Station to Reading RailAir via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 2h 36m.

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