Reading to Stockholm by train
Stockholm lies 1,479 km (919 mi) north-east of Reading, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 14 h 10 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom and Sweden rail, over roughly 1,804 km (1,121 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Reading | Stockholm | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Sweden |
| Population | 318,014 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Stations on record | Tilehurst railway station, Reading West, Reading Green Park railway station | none listed |
| Postal codes | RG1–RG6 | 100 04–195 87 |
Clocks in Stockholm are 1 h ahead of Reading right now, so a 14 h 10 min journey lands 15 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Stockholm
Crossing from United Kingdom into Sweden: money changes from the Pound to the Krona (SEK); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +46; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book trains from Reading to Stockholm
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Staying in Stockholm
Our booking partner lists 534 places to stay in Stockholm. Of the 363 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (163), and 11 are five-star. Across 261 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 811,373 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Stockholm from Reading?
1,479 km (919 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Reading; by road roughly 1,804 km (1,121 mi).
How long does it take to get from Reading to Stockholm by train?
About 14 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Reading and Stockholm?
Stockholm is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Stockholm against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Stockholm?
The Krona (SEK).
Where can I stay in Stockholm?
Our booking partner lists 534 places to stay in Stockholm, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.