What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Waterloo Station?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Waterloo Station is to rideshare which costs £3 - £9 and takes 1h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Waterloo Station?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Waterloo Station is to train and subway which takes 55 min and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Waterloo Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Waterloo Station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at London Eye via Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Waterloo Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reading and arriving at London Waterloo. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Reading to Waterloo Station?

The distance between Reading and Waterloo Station is 40 miles. The road distance is 42.1 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Waterloo Station without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Waterloo Station without a car is to train and subway which takes 55 min and costs £30 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Waterloo Station?

It takes approximately 55 min to get from Reading to Waterloo Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Waterloo Station bus from?

Reading to Waterloo Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Waterloo Station train from?

Reading to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Waterloo Station?

The best way to get from Reading to Waterloo Station is to bus which takes 2h 34m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can train via Bond Street station, which costs £26 - £80 and takes 1h 7m.

Where does the Reading to Waterloo Station bus arrive?

Reading to Waterloo Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Reading to Waterloo Station train arrive?

Reading to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Waterloo Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Waterloo Station is 42 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Reading to Waterloo Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Waterloo Station?

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Where can I stay near Waterloo Station?

There are 20656+ hotels available in Waterloo Station.

Can I share a ride from Reading to Waterloo Station?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reading and Waterloo Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Reading to Waterloo Station - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Reading to Waterloo Station by train, subway, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the subway from Paddington station to Waterloo stationsubway Bakerloo
55 min
£33–41
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Reading to Londonrideshare 40.7 mi
1h 27m
£3–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to London Victoriabus Uk049 / ...
2h 34m
£23–35
Drive 41.8 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Waterloo Stationcar 41.8 mi
59 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Waterloo Stationtaxi 41.8 mi
59 min
£170–210
Train via Bond Street station
1. Take the train from Reading to Bond Street Stationtrain Elizabeth
1h 7m
£27–76
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain Reading - London Waterloo
1h 24m
£16–35

Reading to Waterloo Station by train and subway

1409Weekly Services

55 minAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 39.3 mi
Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Reading, England and Waterloo Station, Greater London, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride to London Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £8–15 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Atlantic Travel GB Ltd also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Reading to Bond Street Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £24–75 and the journey takes 1h.

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