What is the cheapest way to get from Croydon to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Reading is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon station to Reading. However, there are services departing from West Croydon Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Reading. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Reading via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Croydon to Reading?

The distance between Croydon and Reading is 51 miles. The road distance is 47.6 miles.

How do I travel from Croydon to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Croydon to Reading without a car is to train via Farringdon Without which takes 1h 16m and costs £40 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Croydon to Reading?

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Croydon to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Reading bus from?

Croydon to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Reading train from?

Croydon to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Reading?

The best way to get from Croydon to Reading is to train via Farringdon Without which takes 1h 16m and costs £40 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £40 and takes 2h 51m.

Where does the Croydon to Reading bus arrive?

Croydon to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Croydon to Reading train arrive?

Croydon to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Reading is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Croydon to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Croydon to Reading?

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Croydon to Reading - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Croydon to Reading by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Farringdon Without
best
1. Take the train from East Croydon to FarringdonBrighton - Cambridge / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to ReadingLondon Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 16m
£40–57
Drive 47.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Croydon to Reading47.3 mi
1h 7m
£12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationSl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
2h 51m
£30–38
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Croydon to Reading47.3 mi
1h 7m
£250–310
Train
1. Take the train from West Croydon to Clapham JunctionEpsom Downs - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to ReadingLondon Waterloo - Reading / ...
1h 57m
£21–31
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hogarth Crescent to St Giles High StreetN68
2. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to ReadingElizabeth
2h 8m

Croydon to Reading by train

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Distance: 51.1 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Croydon, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from East Croydon to Reading via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 2h 51m.

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