The average train between Croydon and Reading takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Croydon 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 15 minutes between Croydon and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 1:33 PM which arrives into Reading at 2:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 10m • 2 changes
1h 7m • 2 changes
1h 7m • 2 changes
1h 16m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Reading. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Reading station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Croydon to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Croydon to Reading train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Croydon and Reading is 60.9 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Reading via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 16m.
