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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.

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 train with an average price of $53 (€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 19m.
The distance from Watford to Reading is approximately 28 miles (46 km).
The average frequency per day from Watford to Reading is:
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 9 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 High Street (WFH) 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 Great Western Railway, West Midlands Trains, Tube to go to Reading by train.
- Travel with Red Rose Travel, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, Arriva Herts and Essex to go to Reading by bus.
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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