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Reading to Waterloo train route details

First train
First train
23:52
Last train
Last train
23:52
Departure city
Departure city
Reading
Arrival city
Arrival city
Waterloo
Journey time
Journey time
59m
Distance
Distance
165 miles
Price
Price
JPY 2,430.00*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Southeastern, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway

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23:52
7h 16m, 1 change
Reading
07:08
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London Waterloo
South Western Railway
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04:35
1h 43m, Direct
Reading
06:18
London Waterloo
Great Western Railway
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05:10
1h 24m, Direct
Reading
06:34
London Waterloo
Great Western Railway
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05:39
1h 29m, Direct
Reading
07:08
London Waterloo
South Western Railway
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05:48
1h 5m, Direct
Reading
06:53
London Waterloo
Great Western Railway
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06:00
1h 11m, Direct
Reading
07:11
Paris
Great Western Railway
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Ticket prices for Reading to Waterloo typically cost around JPY 2,430.00, though we recommend exploring options such as Off-Peak and Advance tickets for even cheaper travel. Browse below to find your perfect price!
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Thu23Apr
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