The average train between South Croydon and Reading takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is an hourly train service from South 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.
Trains run hourly between South Croydon and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Croydon is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from South 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.
No, there is no direct train from South Croydon to Reading. However, there are services departing from South Croydon station and arriving at Reading station via Farringdon station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
South Croydon to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from South Croydon station.
South Croydon to Reading train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
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The distance between South Croydon and Reading is 61.7 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a train from South Croydon to Reading via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 9m.