There are 5 ways to get from Stratford to Reading by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Stratford to London Paddingtontrain Elizabeth
- Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 2m£22–62Drive 47.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stratford to Readingcar 47.7 mi
1h 17m£12–17Bus, train
- Take the bus from Abbey Lane to Paddington Stationbus N205
- Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 32m£18–52Taxi
- Take the taxi from Stratford to Readingtaxi 47.7 mi
1h 17m£600–750Line 25 bus, train
- Take the bus from Warton Road to Sidney Streetbus 25 / ...
- Take the train from Whitechapel Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth
1h 46m£31–62
Stratford to Reading by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stratford to Reading is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Stratford to Reading is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £22 - £65.
No, there is no direct train from Stratford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Stratford and arriving at Reading via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Stratford and Reading is 44 miles. The road distance is 48 miles.
The best way to get from Stratford to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £22 - £65.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Stratford to Reading, including transfers.
Stratford to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Stratford station.
Stratford to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stratford to Reading is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Stratford to Reading.
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What companies run services between Stratford, England and Reading, England?
You can take a train from Stratford to Reading via London Paddington in around 1h 2m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Stratford to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Whitechapel Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Abbey Lane to Paddington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Warton Road to Sidney Street
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- £600–750
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
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