The average train between Reading and South Croydon takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to South 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and South Croydon. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:09 PM which arrives into South Croydon at 4:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to South Croydon. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at South Croydon station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Reading to South Croydon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Reading station.
Reading to South Croydon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
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The distance between Reading and South Croydon is 61.7 km. The road distance is 76 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Reading to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 1h 14m.