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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Croydon?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Croydon station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at West Croydon Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Croydon?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at East Croydon via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Reading to Croydon?

The distance between Reading and Croydon is 51 miles. The road distance is 47 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Croydon without a car is to train via Farringdon Without which takes 1h 18m and costs £40 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Reading to Croydon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Croydon bus from?

Reading to Croydon bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Croydon train from?

Reading to Croydon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Croydon?

The best way to get from Reading to Croydon is to train via Farringdon Without which takes 1h 18m and costs £40 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £40 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Reading to Croydon bus arrive?

Reading to Croydon bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Croydon train arrive?

Reading to Croydon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Croydon?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Croydon is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Reading to Croydon.

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

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Where can I stay near Croydon?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Farringdon Without
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to East Croydontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
1h 18m
£44–54
Drive 46.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Croydoncar 46.8 mi
1h 7m
£12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Croydon Bus Stationbus Sl7
2h 56m
£30–37
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Croydontaxi 46.8 mi
1h 7m
£250–300
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain Reading - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to West Croydontrain London Victoria - Epsom Downs / ...
1h 49m
£19–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Tottenham Court Rdtrain Elizabeth
2. Take the bus from New Oxford Street to Hogarth Crescentbus N68
2h 32m

Reading to Croydon by train

1026Weekly Trains

1h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 51.2 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

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

You can take a train from Reading to East Croydon via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to West Croydon Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 2h 56m.

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