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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
    1h 46m
    £26–74

  2. Drive  53.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Waltham Crosscar car 53.4 mi
    1h 12m
    £14–20

  3. Train, line 27 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Paddington Station to Mornington Crescentbus bus 27 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Mornington Crescent to Bus Stationbus bus
    2h 14m
    £18–57

  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 33m
    £30–59

  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 13m
    £41–49

Reading to Waltham Cross by train

Calendar146Weekly Trains
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 46m

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 1h 46m.

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