The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stratford to Reading
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
1 h 26 m
Average duration
2 h 56 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stratford to Reading is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stratford to Reading will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 2 buses that leave Stratford for Reading every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 67 km distance in an average of 2 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stratford to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stratford to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £29, and a coach costs an average of £38.
Distance: 67 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£42 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Stratford to Reading bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stratford to Reading coaches for today, Sunday 23 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:00 Stratford | 1h20 | 19:20 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 24 November | |||||
![]() | 10:50 Stratford | 4h25 | 15:15 Reading | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stratford to Reading
Buses from Stratford to Reading run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £29 by train.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:45, the last at 21:56. The fastest coach covers the 67 km distance in 4h 19m.
Distance 67 km |
Average bus duration 4h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 19m |
First bus 04:45 |
Last bus 21:56 |
FAQs: Stratford to Reading coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stratford to Reading by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reading, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stratford and Reading
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Five Guys (in the station)
- Wahaca (0.2 km)
- The Real Greek (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 25, 69, 86, 97, 104, 108, 158, 238, 241, 257, 262, 276, 308, 339, 425, 473, 678 Metro: Central , Jubilee Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail, Overground
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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