The average train between Watford and Reading takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Watford 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 20 minutes between Watford and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Harrow & Wealdstone and take an average of 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Reading station via Paddington station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Watford to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Harrow & Wealdstone station.
Watford to Reading train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Watford to Reading train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Watford and Reading is 45.5 km. The road distance is 83 km.
There is no direct connection from Watford to Reading. However, you can take the train to Harrow & Wealdstone, walk to Harrow & Wealdstone station, take the subway to Paddington station, walk to London Paddington, then take the train to Reading.
