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Reading to Waterloo Train Route Details

First train

04:35

Last train

23:52

Departure city

Reading

Arrival city

Waterloo

Journey time

59m

Distance

165 miles

Price

DKK 162.54*

Train operators

Southeastern, Great Western Railway, South 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

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
02:24 3h 11m, 1 change Reading	05:35 London Waterloo East	Find Tickets
03:54 1h 57m, 1 change Reading	05:51 London Waterloo East	Find Tickets
04:35 1h 41m, Direct Reading	06:16 London Waterloo	Find Tickets
05:10 1h 24m, Direct Reading	06:34 London Waterloo	Find Tickets
05:39 1h 29m, Direct Reading	07:08 London Waterloo	Find Tickets
05:48 1h 5m, Direct Reading	06:53 Paris	Find Tickets

How to book cheap train tickets from Reading to Waterloo

Season tickets for frequent travelers

If you travel between Reading and Waterloo on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis, we'd highly recommend a season ticket, which provides unlimited travel between the 2 stations (during specific times) for a set price. Not only will you receive significant savings, but you'll also remove the stress of purchasing individual tickets.

Travel during Off-Peak train times

For a quieter, better-value trip, try to travel during Off-Peak hours rather than the busiest weekday periods. Although exact times can vary between train companies, the general rule is to avoid the 6:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM windows. At weekends and on bank holidays, Off-Peak pricing typically applies throughout the entire day.

Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.

Group travel deals

If your party consists of 3 to 9 travelers, you can benefit from group travel discounts — often up to a third off regular ticket prices. It's a great way to make trips from Reading to Waterloo more affordable for friends, family, or work groups.

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