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.
Trains run hourly between Reading and Waltham Abbey. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Waltham Abbey at 10:19 PM. 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.


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1h 21m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Waltham Abbey. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Waltham Abbey station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Reading to Waltham Abbey train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Waltham Abbey train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Waltham Cross station.
Book your Reading to Waltham Abbey train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Greater Anglia and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Reading and Waltham Abbey is 71.6 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Waltham Cross via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 2m.