How to travel from Watford to Reading

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Compare bus and train for Watford to Reading

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Watford to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $50, and a train costs an average of $50.

Distance: 28 miles (46 km)

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$51

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$13

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1h 37m

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The cheapest way to travel from Watford to Reading is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Reading:

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Reading costing on average $51 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Watford to Reading is by train with an average journey time of 1h 7m.

Other travel options to Reading take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Watford and Reading including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Watford to Reading among Omio's users.

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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 options to travel between Watford and Reading including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Watford to Reading is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options from Watford to Reading:

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Watford to Reading costing on average $51 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Watford to Reading is by train with an average journey time of 1h 7m.

Other travel options to Reading take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 14m.

The distance from Watford to Reading is approximately 28 miles (46 km).
The average frequency per day from Watford to Reading is:
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Watford to Reading:
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride.
  • Trains mostly depart from Watford Junction (WFJ) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Watford to Reading, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, Arriva UK to go to Reading by bus.
  • Travel with Great Western Railway, West Midlands Trains, Tube to go to Reading by train.
Omio customers who travel from Watford to Reading often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Paddington (PAD), Longford, Oxford, Manchester. 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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