The average train between Reading and Caterham takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Caterham. 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 Reading and Caterham. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Caterham at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Caterham. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Caterham station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Reading to Caterham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Caterham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Caterham station.
Book your Reading to Caterham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Caterham is 64.9 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Caterham via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and East Croydon in around 1h 49m.