Directions
If you are travelling along the M4 from the west you can see the stadium on your left. Leave the M4 at Junction 11, bear left on to the A33 relief road which leads directly to the stadium. The Madejski Complex is well signposted from Junction 11.
If you find yourself in the centre of Reading and you follow signs to Reading FC, you will end up at the old Elm Park ground which has been demolished. The stadium is sign posted 'Madejski Stadium Complex'
Car Parking
If you arrive early enough then there is street parking to be had along Imperial Way. To find this, leave the M4 at Junction 11 and take the A33 towards Reading. After you come off M4 and head towards the stadium on the A33, turn right at the first roundabout into Imperial Way. There may also be some parking at the Old Depot by the Courage Brewery on the A33/Imperial Way roundabout at a cost of £7 per car. Beware parking in the nearby Business Park, unless there is an individual unit charging for matchday parking. You may find yourself with a parking ticket if you do, or even clamped…..
Foster Wheeler, Shinfield Park, 500 spaces
Free to park opens approx 6-00pm
This involves a short bus ride to and from the stadium. Fares on return bus shuttle are £3.50 adult return and £2 child return.
Directions: from J11, M4, take exit B3270 (signposted Earley) and follow yellow signs to "Match Reading FC Park & Ride ". This is the best option for away supporters.
Worton Grange, formerly HP Invent, 1000 spaces £8 per car
Seven minutes walk to the Stadium.
Directions: From M4, go toward Reading and turn right at the first roundabout on the A33.There is no right turn into the car park – you must turn left after approaching from Basingstoke Road.
Terranova Crane, Bennet Road, 200 spaces £10 per car
Five minutes walk to the stadium. The car park is opposite the Jaguar garage.
Car safety
Reading police are concerned with vehicle related crime around the Madejski Stadium area on matchdays. You can help reduce the chances of your car being broken into by removing all unnecessary property before setting out on your journey. If your radio/cassette players' security facia can be removed, please do so and put it in your pocket. Do not leave it in your car for the thief to find.
Distance approx 125 miles 2hours 30 mins
Pubs
There are no pubs near to the stadium. There is a Holiday Inn around a 15 minute walk away. The hotel has a small bar inside it, but had a larger Irish themed separate bar area, called Callaghans. Across the road is a good fish & chip shop. To find this hotel, leave the M4 at Junction 11 and take the A33 towards Reading, turn right at the first roundabout into Imperial Way. Go down this road and you will come to the hotel on your left.
By Train
Get the train to Reading mainline station and then the No 79 'Football Special' bus. Once you come out of the main station entrance turn right and they are about 200 yards down the road on the opposite side – there is normally one waiting. Dave Stuttard from Leicester recommends getting in the bus queue no later than 45 mins before kick off as all football traffic goes down the same dual carriageway to the stadium'. The fare is £3.50 return for adults and normally takes about fifteen minutes to get to the ground. Across the road from the station is the Forum pub, which is good for a pint, but they don't allow you in wearing colours. 'The Three Guineas' on the station approach has been designated as an away fans pub.
The ground is 3 miles away from Reading Station, walking could take over 1 hour
Train takes 2 hours 30 mins to 3 hours to get there and 3 hours 24min back.
Return tickets £138-50 but singles might be cheaper
Please check the cost and times of trains etc. All information is provided in good faith but the Foxes Trust cannot be held responsible for any errors.
Thanks to Football Ground Guide and Reading FC