The average train between Waltham Abbey and Reading takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Waltham Abbey to Reading. 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 Waltham Abbey and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waltham Abbey is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Waltham Abbey to Reading. However, there are services departing from Waltham Abbey station and arriving at Reading station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Waltham Abbey to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Waltham Cross station.
Waltham Abbey to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Waltham Abbey to Reading train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Waltham Abbey and Reading is 71.6 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a train from Waltham Cross to Reading via Stratford and London Paddington in around 1h 32m.