How to travel from Watford to Reading

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Travel Information from Watford to Reading

Distance28 miles (45 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$1 - $45
Cheapest modeTrain • $45 (€40) • 2 h 16 min
Popular travel companiesRed Rose Travel or Great Western Rail

Take a bus or train to travel 28 miles (45 km) to Reading from Watford. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Red Rose Travel or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Watford to Reading.

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from Watford to Reading

How to get from Watford to Reading by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Watford to Reading is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

South Western Railway
07:16AM2h27
Watford
09:43AMReading
$511One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

South Western Railway
07:16AM2h27
Watford
09:43AMReading
$511One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

South Western Railway
05:30AM2h13
Watford
07:43AMReading
$511One-way
0 transfers

Other options

South Western Railway
04:13AM2h30
Watford
06:43AMReading
$511One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Watford to Reading

Travel to Reading easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Watford to Reading.

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There are 2 travel options from Watford to Reading: bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Reading from Watford is by taking a train, which costs on average $45 (€40).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Watford to Reading:

Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $1 (€1).

The fastest way to get to Reading from Watford is by bus with an average travel time of 1 h 31 min.

Other travel options to Reading take longer:

Getting to Reading by train takes 2 h 16 min on average.

The distance is approximately 28 miles (45 km) from Watford to Reading.

The average frequency per day from Watford to Reading is:

  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 16 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Watford and Reading as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Watford to Reading:

    The following travel companies offer services from Watford to Reading:

    • Great Western Rail can take you to Reading by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Great Western Rail from Watford to Reading for $49 (€44).

    Yes, there are direct services available from Watford to Reading with the following travel companies:

    • Direct services by bus with.
    • Take a direct train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Reading as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Reading from Watford.

    Omio customers who travel from Watford to Reading often also extend their vacation to go to London, Longford, Manchester, Oxford or Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Reading and these popular destinations at a great price.

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