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How to get fromReading to Waltham Crossby train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Waltham Cross by train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Stratfordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Waltham Crosstrain train
    2h
    £27–75

  2. Drive 53.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Waltham Crosscar car 53.4 mi
    1h 11m
    £13–19

  3. Train, bus via London Paddington

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mornington Crescent to Bus Stationbus bus N279
    2h 12m
    £19–57

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Tottenham Court Rdtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the bus from Denmark Street to Bus Stationbus bus N279
    2h 24m
    £29–59

  5. Bus, subway, line 217 bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Turnpike Lane stationsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Turnpike Lane Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 217
    3h 5m
    £45–91

Reading to Waltham Cross by train

Calendar147Weekly Trains
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Reading, England and Waltham Cross, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Waltham Cross via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h.

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