The average train between Reading and Waltham takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading to Waltham. 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. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Waltham at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Waltham station via North Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Reading to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Waltham station.
The distance between Reading and Waltham is 20.2 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Waltham via North Station in around 1h 45m.