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Reading to Waltham Cross trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Waltham Cross takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Waltham Cross. 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
£42
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Stratfordtrain train
  3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Waltham Crosstrain train
2h 2m
£26–75

Reading to Waltham Cross train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Waltham Cross. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Waltham Cross at 8:03 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 Saturday, October 10, 2026

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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 17m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 19m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 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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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 57m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia1h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Waltham Cross? 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.

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  • Distance: 55.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Waltham Cross, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Waltham Cross via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 2m.

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