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Stainforth to Reading train route details

First train
First train
19:14
Last train
Last train
23:41
Departure city
Departure city
Stainforth
Arrival city
Arrival city
Reading
Journey time
Journey time
3h 13m
Distance
Distance
238 km
Price
Price
€ 42.50*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Great Western Railway, Northern, Grand Central

What are the next train times from Stainforth to Reading?

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19:14
3h 40m, 2 change
Hatfield & Stainforth
22:54
Reading
NorthernLNER
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19:44
3h 41m, 2 change
Hatfield & Stainforth
23:25
Reading
NorthernLNER
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21:32
9h 46m, 2 change
Hatfield & Stainforth
07:18
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Reading
NorthernLNER
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09:17
3h 28m, 2 change
Hatfield & Stainforth
12:45
Reading
NorthernLNER
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09:42
3h 26m, 2 change
Hatfield & Stainforth
13:08
Reading
NorthernLNER
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10:44
3h 24m, 2 change
Hatfield & Stainforth
14:08
Paris
NorthernLNER
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Fares from Stainforth to Reading usually average around € 42.50, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!

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Sat25Apr
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Sun26Apr
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Mon27Apr
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Tue28Apr
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Wed29Apr
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Thu30Apr
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