Reading (Station) to Watford Trains

Reading (Station) to Watford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading (Station) and Watford takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading (Station) to Watford. 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 28m
Duration: 51 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: Every 20 minutes
Frequency

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from Queens Park (London) to Watford High Streettrain London Euston - Watford Junction / ...

1h 21m

£28–74

Reading (Station) to Watford train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Reading (Station) and Watford. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading (Station) is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Watford at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

10:18 AM → 11:43 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
10:35 AM → 11:58 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 12:13 PM
1h 17m • 2 changes
11:09 AM → 12:28 PM
1h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:43 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 7:28 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 7:43 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 8:13 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:20 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 9:28 AM
1h 46m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 9:58 AM
1h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:43 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 6:58 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:28 AM
1h 14m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:43 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 6:58 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:28 AM
1h 14m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:43 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 6:58 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:28 AM
1h 14m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:43 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 6:58 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 7:28 AM
1h 14m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
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