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Reading to Waterloo Train Route Details

First train
First train
14:09
Last train
Last train
23:48
Departure city
Departure city
Reading
Arrival city
Arrival city
Waterloo
Journey time
Journey time
59m
Distance
Distance
265 km
Price
Price
US$20.88*
Train operators
Train operators
Southeastern, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

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14:09
1h 24m, Direct
Reading
15:33
London Waterloo
South Western Railway
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14:12
59m, Direct
Reading
15:11
London Waterloo
Great Western Railway
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14:19
1h 1m, Direct
Reading
15:20
London Waterloo
Great Western Railway
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14:21
1h 1m, Direct
Reading
15:22
London Waterloo
Great Western Railway
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14:29
1h, Direct
Reading
15:29
London Waterloo
Great Western Railway
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14:36
59m, Direct
Reading
15:35
Paris
Great Western Railway
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Typical ticket prices between Reading and Waterloo are around US$20.88, though selecting Off-Peak or Advance fares can make your trip even more budget-friendly. Explore the options below to secure the price that suits you best!

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Sat28Mar
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Sun29Mar
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Mon30Mar
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