What is the cheapest way to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Stansted Mountfitchet and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading. However, there are services departing from Lower Street and arriving at Reading RailAir via Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Stansted Mountfitchet and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading. However, there are services departing from Stansted Mountfitchet and arriving at Reading via Liverpool Street station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading?

The distance between Stansted Mountfitchet and Reading is 74 miles. The road distance is 73.6 miles.

How do I travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 50m and costs £35 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading?

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading bus from?

Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading train from?

Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stansted Mountfitchet station.

Train or bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading?

The best way to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading is to train via London which takes 1h 50m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading bus arrive?

Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading?

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Stansted Mountfitchet to London Liverpool Streettrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 50m
£40–88
Drive 73.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stansted Mountfitchet to Readingcar 73.2 mi
1h 37m
£18–26
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
3h 43m
£40–63
Train
1. Take the train from Stansted Mountfitchet to London Liverpool Streettrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 16m
£48–82
Train via Islington
1. Take the train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Tottenham Haletrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Vauxhall to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
2h 41m
£44–96

Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading by train and foot

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Distance: 73.3 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Stansted Mountfitchet, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Reading via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lower Street to Reading RailAir via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 43m.

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