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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and East Croydon takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading to East 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
£38
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Reading to East Croydon train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Reading and East 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 East 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 Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 9m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 8m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 5m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 48m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 35m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 15m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 48m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 35m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 15m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 33m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 32m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 15m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 31m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 22m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 15m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 48m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 35m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 15m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 48m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 35m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 15m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to East 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to East Croydon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 51.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

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

You can take a train from Reading to East Croydon via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 6m.

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