Croydon to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

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.

1h 10m
Duration: 51 mi
Distance: £37
Average price: Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Train via Farringdon Without

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1h 3m

£24–69

Croydon to Reading train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Croydon and Reading. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Reading at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:51 AM → 10:59 AM
1h 7m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 11:13 AM
1h 9m • 2 changes
10:21 AM → 11:26 AM
1h 4m • 2 changes
10:33 AM → 11:47 AM
1h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:40 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 10m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 7m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 7m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:41 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 9m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 7m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 7m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:41 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 9m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 7m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 7m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:41 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 9m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 7m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 7m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:41 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 9m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 7m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 7m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:10 AM → 6:23 AM
1h 13m • 2 changes
6:03 AM → 7:11 AM
1h 7m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 7:23 AM
1h 7m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 7:32 AM
1h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Croydon to Reading? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.