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Trip Overview

The average train between Carshalton and Reading takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is an hourly train service from Carshalton to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 27m
Duration
51 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Carshalton to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Carshalton and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carshalton is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 21m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 26m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 21m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 21m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 24m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 21m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 21m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 24m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 21m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 21m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 25m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 23m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 23m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 27m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 23m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 21m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 24m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 21m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 21m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 24m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 21m • 2 changes
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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carshalton to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Carshalton to Reading.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 50.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Carshalton, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Carshalton to Reading via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 18m.

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