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Here are this week's cheapest tickets from London Waterloo to Reading West, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.
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£19.80
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£25.90
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London Waterloo to Reading West train prices and times

Looking to travel from London Waterloo to Reading West? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £19.80, with average prices for this route around £30.10.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

  • Tue, Jun 3
    From £19.80
  • Wed, Jun 4
    From £25.90
  • Thu, Jun 5
    From £25.90
  • Fri, Jun 6
    From £25.90
  • Sat, Jun 7
    From £25.90
  • Sun, Jun 8
    From £25.90
  • Mon, Jun 9
    From £25.90
DepartsArrivesDurationOperator
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05:26
London Waterloo
07:00
Reading West
1h 34m, No directSouth Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
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05:49
London Waterloo
07:11
Reading West
1h 22m, No directGreat Western Railway
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05:50
London Waterloo
07:41
Reading West
1h 51m, No directSouth Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
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06:11
London Waterloo
07:41
Reading West
1h 30m, No directGreat Western Railway
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06:14
London Waterloo
07:41
Reading West
1h 27m, No directElizabeth lineGreat Western Railway
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06:20
London Waterloo
08:03
Paris
1h 43m, No directSouth Western RailwayGreat Western Railway
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London Waterloo to Reading West train route details

First train
First train
05:26
Last train
Last train
23:50
Departure station
Departure station
London Waterloo
Arrival station
Arrival station
Reading West
Journey time
Journey time
1h 9m
Distance
Distance
38 miles
Price
Price
£19.80*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from London Waterloo to Reading West

Season Tickets for frequent travels

Season Tickets for frequent travels

Are you frequently traveling between London Waterloo and Reading West on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis? Season Tickets provide unlimited travel during specific times, allowing you to freely hop on and off trains between two stations without worrying about individual ticket bookings, and offering significant savings in the process.
Network Railcard for Southeast England

Network Railcard for Southeast England

By purchasing a Network Railcard for only £30 per year, unlock incredible savings of up to 1/3 on every ticket for your travels within London and the South East. With this Railcard in hand, you can enjoy reduced costs on various ticket types, including Standard or Super Off-Peak Tickets.
Travelling in off-peak train times

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from London Waterloo to Reading West during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.
Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from London Waterloo to Reading West, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from London Waterloo to Reading West ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Group travels to save 1/3

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from London Waterloo to Reading West more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

London Waterloo to Reading West train ticket types

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.