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Trip Overview

The average train between Caterham and Reading takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. 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.

1h 59m
Duration
59 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Caterham to Reading train times

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 11:03 PM which arrives into Reading at 6:51 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.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 40m • 3 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 38m • 3 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 40m • 3 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 49m • 3 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 52m • 3 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 47m • 3 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 49m • 3 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 52m • 3 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 47m • 3 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 49m • 3 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 52m • 3 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 47m • 3 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 49m • 3 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 52m • 3 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 47m • 3 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 49m • 3 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 52m • 3 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 47m • 3 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 49m • 3 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 50m • 3 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 47m • 3 changes
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    SouthernThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)1h 51m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Caterham 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 Caterham to Reading.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 58.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Caterham to Reading via Purley, Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 48m.

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