The average train between Crawley and Reading takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Crawley 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 30 minutes between Crawley and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Crawley is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Crawley to Reading. However, there are services departing from Crawley station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Crawley to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Crawley to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Crawley to Reading train tickets online with Thameslink, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Southern.
The distance between Crawley and Reading is 66.8 km. The road distance is 90 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Gatwick Airport to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 28m.
