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Reading to Waterloo train route details

First train
First train
07:07
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
€13.01*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Elizabeth line, Southeastern, Great Western Railway

What are the next train times from Reading to Waterloo?

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07:07
1h 5m, Direct
Reading
08:12
London Waterloo
Great Western Railway
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07:09
1h 27m, Direct
Reading
08:36
London Waterloo
South Western Railway
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07:15
1h 1m, Direct
Reading
08:16
London Waterloo
Great Western Railway
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07:20
1h, Direct
Reading
08:20
London Waterloo
Great Western Railway
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07:24
1h 6m, Direct
Reading
08:30
London Waterloo
Great Western Railway
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07:32
1h 1m, Direct
Reading
08:33
Paris
Great Western Railway
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How to book cheap train tickets from Reading to Waterloo

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Travel during Off-Peak train times

To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid travelling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all day.
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Season tickets for frequent travellers

If you make the journey between Reading and Waterloo on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.
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Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.
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Book in advance

Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Reading to Waterloo when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.

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