There are 5 ways to get from Stratford International to Reading by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Stratford to London Paddingtontrain Elizabeth
- Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
56 min£22–68Drive 48.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stratford International to Readingcar 48.4 mi
1h 20m£12–18Bus, train
- Take the bus from Stratford International Station to Paddington Stationbus N205
- Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
1h 30m£17–57Taxi
- Take the taxi from Stratford International to Readingtaxi 48.4 mi
1h 20m£220–270Subway, train
- Take the subway from Stratford station to Tottenham Court Road stationsubway Central
- Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Readingtrain Elizabeth
1h 43m£33–64
Stratford International to Reading by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stratford International to Reading is to drive which costs £11 - £18 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Stratford International to Reading is to train which takes 56 min and costs £21 - £70.
No, there is no direct train from Stratford International to Reading. However, there are services departing from Stratford and arriving at Reading via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Stratford International and Reading is 45 miles. The road distance is 48.6 miles.
The best way to get from Stratford International to Reading without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs £21 - £70.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Stratford International to Reading, including transfers.
Stratford International to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Stratford station.
Stratford International to Reading train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stratford International to Reading is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Stratford International to Reading.
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What companies run services between Stratford International, England and Reading, England?
You can take a vehicle from Stratford International to Reading via Stratford and London Paddington in around 56 min.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Stratford to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Tottenham Court Rd to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Stratford station to Tottenham Court Road station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4
- Schedules at
- London Underground (Tube)
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Stratford International Station to Paddington Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- £220–270
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
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