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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Carshalton to Reading. However, there are services departing from Carshalton station and arriving at Reading station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Carshalton to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Carshalton station.
Carshalton to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Carshalton to Reading train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Carshalton and Reading is 56.6 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Carshalton to Reading via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 36m.
