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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Stansted Mountfitchet
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Stansted Mountfitchet is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Stansted Mountfitchet will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
Of the 2 trains that leave Reading for Stansted Mountfitchet every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 95 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 13 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 coach and train for Reading to Stansted Mountfitchet
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Reading to Stansted Mountfitchet among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, and a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 95 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£53 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Reading to Stansted Mountfitchet train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Stansted Mountfitchet trains for today, Thursday 18 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:04 Reading | 1h49 | 16:53 Stansted Mountfitchet | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Stansted Mountfitchet
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Reading to Stansted Mountfitchet run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £47 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 95 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 95 km |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia, Tfl Rail from Reading to Stansted Mountfitchet trainsAbellio Greater Anglia, Tfl Rail trains will get you between Reading and Stansted Mountfitchet from £47. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Reading to Stansted Mountfitchet train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading to Stansted Mountfitchet by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Stansted Mountfitchet, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Stansted Mountfitchet
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Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 10:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Reading: Bus Stop on Oxford Road under Railway Bridge. Heading away from Reading Bus Stop on Oxford Road, outside McDonalds.
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 13:00 Saturday 06:00 - 13:00 Sunday 08:00 - 15:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Cork House
- Staff help available: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located near the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available upon request. Toilets are only accessible 0600-1300 Monday-Saturday and 0800-1500 Sunday
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located near the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available upon request. National key toilets are only accessible 0600-1300 Monday-Saturday and 0800-1500 Sunday
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: 10 cycle spaces on Platforms 1/2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Local bus services
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the junction of Station Road and Church Road, next to the Kings Arms public house
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