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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from Waltham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Waltham station and arriving at Reading station via North Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Waltham to Reading train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Waltham station.
Waltham to Reading train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Reading station.
The distance between Waltham and Reading is 20.2 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a train from Waltham to Reading via North Station in around 1h 41m.