The average train between Crayford and Reading takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Crayford 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 Crayford and Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Crayford is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Crayford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Crayford station and arriving at Reading station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Crayford to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Crayford station.
Crayford to Reading train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Crayford to Reading train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Crayford and Reading is 79.7 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Crayford to Reading via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 1h 37m.