Stratford-upon-Avon to Reading by train

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Overview: trains from Stratford-upon-Avon to Reading

Find the key information for travelling by train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Reading, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:06 View journey
Last train 23:30 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 44m View journey
Distance (km) 97
Trains / day 40 View all
Cheapest journey €28.05 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 49m
Train operators 9

From Stratford-upon-Avon to Reading by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Stratford-upon-Avon to Reading by train. With 40 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Cost of train travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Reading

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Stratford-upon-Avon to Reading:

  • Cheapest ticket: €28.05

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Stratford-upon-Avon to Reading daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Reading on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 40 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 06:06: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:30: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 07:31: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:30: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 10 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long does the train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Reading take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 44 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 97 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Stratford-upon-Avon and Reading?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn more about train travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Reading

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Stratford-upon-Avon and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Reading city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Reading

Want to know more about your journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Reading? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Stratford-upon-Avon and Reading spans 97 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.