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Reading to Waterloo train route details

First train
First train
22:36
Last train
Last train
23:52
Departure city
Departure city
Reading
Arrival city
Arrival city
Waterloo
Journey time
Journey time
59m
Distance
Distance
265 km
Price
Price
€21.57*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Southeastern, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

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22:36
1h 8m, Direct
Reading
23:44
London Waterloo
Great Western Railway
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22:46
1h 19m, Direct
Reading
00:05
+1
London Waterloo
Great Western Railway
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22:51
1h 30m, Direct
Reading
00:21
+1
London Waterloo
Great Western Railway
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23:11
1h 22m, Direct
Reading
00:33
+1
London Waterloo
South Western Railway
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23:52
7h 16m, 1 change
Reading
07:08
+1
London Waterloo
South Western Railway
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04:35
1h 40m, Direct
Reading
06:15
Paris
Great Western Railway
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Ticket prices for Reading to Waterloo typically cost around €21.57, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!

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