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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Waltham Abbey takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Waltham Abbey. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 26m
Duration
55 mi
Distance
£41
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Reading to Waltham Abbey train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Waltham Abbey. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Waltham Abbey at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 29m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 16m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 16m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 29m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 16m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 16m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 36m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 21m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 20m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 11m • 2 changes
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 11m • 2 changes
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    Elizabeth Line (TfL)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 11m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 29m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 16m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 16m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 29m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 16m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 16m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 29m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 16m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 16m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Waltham Abbey? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Reading to Waltham Abbey.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 55.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Waltham Abbey, Essex, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Waltham Cross via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 1h 48m.

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