Reading to Croydon Trains

Trip Overview

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.

1h 12m
Duration: 51 mi
Distance: £37
Average price: Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Train via London Paddington

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1h 7m

£23–67

Reading to Croydon train times

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 11:40 PM which arrives into Croydon at 1:27 AM. 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.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:52 AM → 11:04 AM
1h 12m • 2 changes
10:03 AM → 11:18 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
10:27 AM → 11:41 AM
1h 14m • 2 changes
10:36 AM → 11:48 AM
1h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:23 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 6:45 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:15 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:23 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 6:45 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:15 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:23 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 6:45 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:15 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:23 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 6:45 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:15 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:35 AM → 6:23 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
5:10 AM → 6:45 AM
1h 35m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 7:03 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:15 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:28 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 7:15 AM
1h 32m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 7:35 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
6:42 AM → 7:48 AM
1h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Croydon? 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.