How to travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Reading, United Kingdom

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Reading is around 117km (72 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Reading by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Leamington Spa and then to Reading.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £52($61)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Chipping Norton West Street then Oxford City Centre George Street and then to Reading Town Centre Blagrave Street.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Reading.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance127km (79 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Reading

There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Reading by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £14 ($17).

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Reading is around 117km (72 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 96km (60 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Reading by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Reading is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £14 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Reading, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Reading. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Reading. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leamington Spa. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

Chiltern Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Reading. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stratford-upon-Avon and Reading. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Reading. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chipping Norton West Street, Oxford City Centre George Street and Oxford City Centre High Street. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Stagecoach Midlands, Diamond, Stagecoach Oxfordshire and Oxford Bus Company run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Reading. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Reading. We recommend that you take the train to Leamington Spa and then to Reading. instead which will take 1h 40m.

The closest major airport to Reading is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Reading. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Stratford-upon-Avon and Reading. The distance is around 127km (79 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Reading is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around £52 ($61).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stratford-upon-Avon and Reading

Transport options from Stratford-upon-Avon to Reading
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 40m
£52($61)
every 4 hours137km (85 miles)
Bus
3hrs
£21($25)
4 times a day117km (72 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
£14($17)
on demand127km (79 miles)

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Airports near Reading

The following major airports near Reading offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Reading
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Reading
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Reading