The average train between Caterham and Reading takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Caterham 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 Caterham and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caterham is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Purley and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Caterham to Reading. However, there are services departing from Caterham station and arriving at Reading station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Caterham to Reading train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.
Caterham to Reading train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Caterham to Reading train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Caterham and Reading is 64.9 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from Caterham to Reading via Purley, Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 2h.