The average train between Reading and Waltham Abbey takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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 every 30 minutes between Reading and Waltham Abbey. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Waltham Abbey at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 25m.
Reading to Waltham Abbey train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Waltham Abbey train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Waltham Cross station.
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The distance between Reading and Waltham Abbey is 71.6 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Waltham Cross via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 43m.
