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The average train between Waltham and Reading takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Waltham 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.

1h 45m
Duration
22 mi
Distance
$8
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Waltham to North Stationtrain train Fitchburg Line
  2. Take the train from North Station to Readingtrain train Haverhill Line
1h 41m
$4–10

Waltham to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Waltham and Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Waltham is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Reading at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA1h 9m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 39m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 26m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA6h 24m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 41m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 33m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA1h 24m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA2h 39m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA2h 14m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA1h 24m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA2h 39m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA2h 14m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA1h 41m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 33m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 52m • 1 change

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    MBTAMBTA1h 47m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Waltham to Reading? 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 Waltham to Reading.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 22.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a train from Waltham to Reading via North Station in around 1h 41m.

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