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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Watford Junction to Reading for your selected date and time.
For a connecting journey, check the interchange station, connection time and any transfer between stations. Review the whole itinerary and ticket conditions before paying.
Before you start your journey
Departing from Watford Junction
- Departure station
- Watford Junction station guide
- Address
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- Station Road, WD17 1EU
Operators serving Watford Junction
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at Watford Junction
- Ticket Office
- Toilets
Parking & meeting your train
- £10/day
Explore the area around Watford Junction
- Watford FC Vicarage Road
About your departure station
Watford Junction (1858) became a major railway hub with the development of the West Coast Main Line.
Rebuilt multiple times, most recently in 1999, it features a striking modern glass structure.
The station serves over 10 million annual passengers with services to London, Birmingham, and beyond.
Its also a key interchange for London Overground and Underground services.
Recent upgrades have improved accessibility and retail facilities.
Watford Junction remains vital for commuters and football fans visiting Vicarage Road.
Future plans include HS2 connections, ensuring its continued importance as a major transport node northwest of London.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Watford Junction to Reading?
Open the ticket search and enter Watford Junction as your departure station and Reading as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Watford Junction and Reading?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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