Train Reading to Waterloo Station from £33 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Waterloo Station takes 47 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to Waterloo Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

47 min
Duration: 39 mi
Distance: £33
Average price: Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Train, subway

best

Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
Take the subway from Paddington station to Waterloo stationsubway Bakerloo

58 min

£19–59

Reading to Waterloo Station train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Reading and Waterloo Station. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Waterloo Station at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 2, 2026

5:20 PM → 6:12 PM
52 min • 1 change
5:26 PM → 6:15 PM
48 min • 1 change
5:35 PM → 6:18 PM
42 min • 1 change
5:50 PM → 6:42 PM
51 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, April 3, 2026

11:14 PM → 12:29 AM
Arrives next day
1h 15m • 1 change
11:36 PM → 12:32 AM
Arrives next day
56 min • 1 change

Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:00 AM
1h 5m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 6:42 AM
59 min • 1 change
6:20 AM → 7:12 AM
52 min • 1 change
6:42 AM → 7:27 AM
45 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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