The average train between Catford and Reading takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Catford 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 every 20 minutes between Catford and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Catford is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 17m • 2 changes


1h 23m • 2 changes


1h 11m • 2 changes


1h 6m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Catford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Catford station and arriving at Reading station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Catford to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Catford Bridge station.
Catford to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Catford to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Catford and Reading is 65.9 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Catford Bridge to Reading via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 17m.