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Trains from Reading to Stansted Airport (SSD)

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78

train journeys
per day

60

miles (97 kms)

1hrs 51 mins

fastest journey

00:53 / 00:30

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Reading to Stansted Airport (SSD)

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On a typical weekday there are 78 scheduled rail journeys between Reading and Stansted Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 78 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Reading to Stansted Airport is approximately 60 miles (97 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 4 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Reading and Stansted Airport.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Reading to Stansted Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 51 mins.

Journeys from Reading to Stansted Airport Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    00:53
    3 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    04:30
    Reading
    Stansted Airport
    Reading to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    02:24
    3 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    05:39
    Reading
    Stansted Airport
    Reading to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    03:54
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    06:47
    Reading
    Stansted Airport
    Reading to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:35
    2 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    07:11
    Reading
    Stansted Airport
    Reading to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:10
    2 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    07:30
    Reading
    Stansted Airport
    Reading to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:48
    1 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    07:42
    Reading
    Stansted Airport
    Reading to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:00
    1 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    07:59
    Reading
    Stansted Airport
    Reading to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:14
    1 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    08:13
    Reading
    Stansted Airport
    Reading to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:24
    2 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    08:30
    Reading
    Stansted Airport
    Reading to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:34
    1 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    08:30
    Reading
    Stansted Airport
    Reading to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:42
    2 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    08:45
    Reading
    Stansted Airport
    Reading to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:54
    2 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    09:00
    Reading
    Stansted Airport
    Reading to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:02
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    09:00
    Reading
    Stansted Airport
    Reading to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:12
    2 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    09:14
    Reading
    Stansted Airport
    Reading to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:24
    2 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    09:30
    Reading
    Stansted Airport
    Reading to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:31
    1 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    09:30
    Reading
    Stansted Airport
    Reading to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:41
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    09:46
    Reading
    Stansted Airport
    Reading to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:54
    2 hrs 1 min 1 change
    09:55
    Reading
    Stansted Airport
    Reading to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:56
    1 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    09:55
    Reading
    Stansted Airport
    Reading to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:18
    1 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    10:11
    Reading
    Stansted Airport
    Reading to Stansted Airport

About Reading Station

Station name Reading (RDG)
Address Reading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Stansted Airport Station

Station name Stansted Airport (SSD)
Address Stansted Airport station, Under the Airport Terminal, Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1QW
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 06:30 - 00:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Reading and Stansted Airport

The travel time between Reading and Stansted Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 4 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 51 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Reading and Stansted Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 78 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:53, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:30.

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Amenities on trains between Reading and Stansted Airport can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Reading & Stansted Airport. owever, there are 78 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Reading and Stansted Airport.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Reading and Stansted Airport, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.