The average train between Reading and Croydon takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Reading to Croydon. 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 Reading and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 3:50 PM which arrives into Croydon at 5:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 48m • 2 changes
1h 35m • 2 changes
1h 15m • 2 changes
1h 15m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Croydon station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Reading to Croydon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Croydon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your Reading to Croydon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Reading and Croydon is 60.9 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a train from Reading to East Croydon via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 20m.
