The average train between Watford and Reading takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. 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 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Queens Park (London) and take an average of 1h 23m. 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 Queens Park (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Watford to Reading train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Watford High Street station.
Watford to Reading train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Watford to Reading train tickets online with London Overground, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Watford and Reading is 45.5 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Watford High Street to Reading via Queens Park (London), Queen's Park station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 23m.
