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Trains from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Reading Stations

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57

train journeys
per day

37

miles (60 kms)

1hrs 32 mins

fastest journey

00:53 / 23:54

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

4

routes

Trains from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Reading Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 57 scheduled rail journeys between London Waterloo East and Reading Stations , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 57 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from London Waterloo East to Reading Stations is approximately 37 miles (60 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 55 mins.

Thameslink, Southeastern, South Western Railway, Southern, GWR, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between London Waterloo East and Reading Stations.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being London Waterloo East to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 32 mins.

Map of the rail routes from London Waterloo East to Reading Stations

Journeys from London Waterloo East to Reading Stations Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    00:53
    5 hrs 59 mins2 changes
    06:52
    London Waterloo East
    Reading
    London Waterloo East to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:23
    2 hrs3 changes
    07:23
    London Waterloo East
    Reading
    London Waterloo East to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    05:54
    1 hrs 50 mins2 changes
    07:44
    London Waterloo East
    Reading
    London Waterloo East to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:04
    1 hrs 51 mins2 changes
    07:55
    London Waterloo East
    Reading
    London Waterloo East to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:23
    1 hrs 49 mins2 changes
    08:12
    London Waterloo East
    Reading
    London Waterloo East to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:42
    1 hrs 44 mins2 changes
    08:26
    London Waterloo East
    Reading
    London Waterloo East to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:53
    1 hrs 49 mins2 changes
    08:42
    London Waterloo East
    Reading
    London Waterloo East to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:18
    1 hrs 40 mins2 changes
    08:58
    London Waterloo East
    Reading
    London Waterloo East to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:32
    1 hrs 39 mins2 changes
    09:11
    London Waterloo East
    Reading
    London Waterloo East to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:48
    1 hrs 38 mins2 changes
    09:26
    London Waterloo East
    Reading
    London Waterloo East to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:58
    1 hrs 40 mins2 changes
    09:38
    London Waterloo East
    Reading
    London Waterloo East to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:32
    1 hrs 38 mins2 changes
    10:10
    London Waterloo East
    Reading
    London Waterloo East to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:34
    2 hrs 4 mins3 changes
    10:38
    London Waterloo East
    Reading
    London Waterloo East to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:58
    1 hrs 42 mins2 changes
    10:40
    London Waterloo East
    Reading
    London Waterloo East to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:32
    1 hrs 38 mins2 changes
    11:10
    London Waterloo East
    Reading
    London Waterloo East to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:34
    2 hrs 4 mins3 changes
    11:38
    London Waterloo East
    Reading
    London Waterloo East to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:58
    1 hrs 42 mins2 changes
    11:40
    London Waterloo East
    Reading
    London Waterloo East to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:32
    1 hrs 38 mins2 changes
    12:10
    London Waterloo East
    Reading
    London Waterloo East to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:34
    2 hrs 3 mins3 changes
    12:37
    London Waterloo East
    Reading
    London Waterloo East to Reading
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:59
    1 hrs 41 mins2 changes
    12:40
    London Waterloo East
    Reading
    London Waterloo East to Reading

About London Waterloo East Station

Station name London Waterloo East (WAE)
AddressLondon Waterloo East station, Sandell Street, London, SE1 8NH
Managed bySE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeNo

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Reading Stations Station

Station name Reading Stations (137)
AddressReading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between London Waterloo East and Reading Stations

The travel time between London Waterloo East and Reading Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 55 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 32 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between London Waterloo East and Reading Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 57 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:53, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:54.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between London Waterloo East & Reading Stations. owever, there are 57 possible journeys which require a change.

Thameslink, Southeastern, South Western Railway, Southern, GWR, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between London Waterloo East and Reading Stations.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between London Waterloo East and Reading Stations, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.