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Reading to Waltham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Waltham takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 59 min. 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.

1h 29m
Duration
22 mi
Distance
$9
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Reading to North Stationtrain train Haverhill Line
  2. Take the train from North Station to Walthamtrain train Fitchburg Line
1h 44m
$3–10

Reading to Waltham train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Waltham. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Waltham at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA1h 49m • 1 change

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA1h 49m • 1 change

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA1h 26m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 49m • 1 change

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA1h 26m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 49m • 1 change

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Waltham? 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.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 22.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Reading, MA, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Reading to Waltham via North Station in around 1h 44m.

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