The average train between Waterloo Station and Reading takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Waterloo Station to Reading. 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 every 15 minutes between Waterloo Station and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 12:18 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Paddington station and take an average of 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 4m • 1 change
1h 18m • 1 change
42 min • 1 change
46 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at Reading station via Paddington station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
Waterloo Station to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Waterloo station.
Waterloo Station to Reading train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Waterloo Station to Reading train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Waterloo Station and Reading is 59.6 km. The road distance is 63 km.
Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Bond Street Station to Reading every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 57 min.
