Timetable
Train route
Cheap train tickets
  1. Trip.com
  2. Trains
  3. UK
  4. Route
  5. Reading to Waterloo

Reading to Waterloo Train Route Details

First train
First train
20:12
Last train
Last train
23:52
Departure city
Departure city
Reading
Arrival city
Arrival city
Waterloo
Journey time
Journey time
1h 6m
Distance
Distance
165 miles
Price
Price
€21.62*
Train operators
Train operators
Elizabeth line, Southeastern, Great Western Railway

What are the next train times from Reading to Waterloo?

Explore all upcoming journeys from Reading to Waterloo happening today, including departure and arrival times, whether it's a direct service, travel duration, and who will be providing your route - everything you need to know for catching the train today
View More Trains
DepartureArrivalOperator
Find Tickets
20:12
1h 4m, Direct
Reading
21:16
London Waterloo
Great Western Railway
Find Tickets
20:20
1h 5m, Direct
Reading
21:25
London Waterloo
Great Western Railway
Find Tickets
20:29
1h 4m, Direct
Reading
21:33
London Waterloo
Great Western Railway
Find Tickets
20:35
1h 30m, Direct
Reading
22:05
London Waterloo
South Western Railway
Find Tickets
20:36
1h 4m, Direct
Reading
21:40
London Waterloo
Great Western Railway
Find Tickets
20:48
1h 5m, Direct
Reading
21:53
Paris
Great Western Railway
Find Tickets
Explore the cheapest prices to Waterloo from Reading this week

Fares from Reading to Waterloo usually average around €21.62, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!

Find cheapest train
This train is sold out. View full timetable and prices.
Go
Sat11Apr
Find cheapest train
This train is sold out. View full timetable and prices.
Go
€21.62
Sun12Apr
Find cheapest train
This train is sold out. View full timetable and prices.
Go
€21.62
Mon13Apr
Find cheapest train
This train is sold out. View full timetable and prices.
Go
€21.62
Tue14Apr
Find cheapest train
This train is sold out. View full timetable and prices.
Go
€21.62
Wed15Apr
Find cheapest train
This train is sold out. View full timetable and prices.
Go
€21.62
Thu16Apr
Find cheapest train
This train is sold out. View full timetable and prices.
Go
€21.62
Fri17Apr
View more trains
*Prices may change due to real-time fluctuations. Please refer to the latest price.

How to book cheap train tickets from Reading to Waterloo

<a href="https://uk.trip.com/trains/guide/uk-train-off-peak-times/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Travel during Off-Peak train times</a>

Travel during Off-Peak train times

To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid traveling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all day.
<a href="/trains/uk/season-ticket/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Season tickets for frequent travelers</a>

Season tickets for frequent travelers

If you make the journey between Reading and Waterloo on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.
Book in advance

Book in advance

Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Reading to Waterloo when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.
<a href="https://uk.trip.com/trains/guide/what-is-a-split-save-train-ticket/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Split Tickets discount</a>

Split Tickets discount

While it may sound surprising, splitting your route into smaller segments and purchasing separate low-cost tickets can greatly reduce the overall fare, all without changing seats. The best part is that Trip.com does all the splitting and organising for you, removing any need for time-consuming research on your end.

Which train ticket types are available for this route?

Why book train tickets on Trip.com?

  • Split Tickets

    Best price promise

    If you find trains for a cheaper price elsewhere, let us know and we'll refund the difference*
  • Split Tickets

    Split Tickets

    Split your journey for cheaper train fares
  • Split Tickets

    National Rail Partners

    Official train ticket sellers with 5-star customer support
  • Split Tickets

    No Booking Fees on the App

    Only pay for your train travel – no hidden fees

Recommendations

  • Trains from Reading

  • Trains to Waterloo

  • Popular routes

  • Top Destinations

  • Popular stations

  • Live times

*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.