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The train between Reading and Waterloo Station takes 45 min. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.
Trains run on demand between Reading and Waterloo Station. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 45 min.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Waterloo Station. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Waterloo station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
Reading to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Waterloo Station train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Waterloo station.
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The distance between Reading and Waterloo Station is 59.7 km. The road distance is 67 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Reading to Bond Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £28–55 and the journey takes 1h.
