Reading (Station) to Croydon Trains

Reading (Station) to Croydon trains

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The average train between Reading (Station) and Croydon takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Reading (Station) 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 13m
Duration: 51 mi
Distance: £40
Average price: Every 20 minutes
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1h 20m

£24–68

Reading (Station) to Croydon train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Reading (Station) and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 11:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading (Station) is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Croydon at 1:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

11:36 AM → 12:45 PM
1h 9m • 2 changes
11:42 AM → 12:48 PM
1h 6m • 2 changes
11:47 AM → 12:58 PM
1h 10m • 2 changes
12:05 PM → 1:15 PM
1h 10m • 2 changes
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