What is the cheapest way to get from East Croydon to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from East Croydon to Reading is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Croydon to Reading?

The fastest way to get from East Croydon to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between East Croydon and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from East Croydon station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Dingwall Road / East Croydon Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between East Croydon and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from East Croydon to Reading. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Reading via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from East Croydon to Reading?

The distance between East Croydon and Reading is 51 miles. The road distance is 48.5 miles.

How do I travel from East Croydon to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from East Croydon to Reading without a car is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 20m and costs £24 - £70.

How long does it take to get from East Croydon to Reading?

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from East Croydon to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Croydon to Reading bus from?

East Croydon to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Dingwall Road / East Croydon Station.

Where do I catch the East Croydon to Reading train from?

East Croydon to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.

Train or bus from East Croydon to Reading?

The best way to get from East Croydon to Reading is to train via London Paddington which takes 1h 20m and costs £24 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the East Croydon to Reading bus arrive?

East Croydon to Reading bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the East Croydon to Reading train arrive?

East Croydon to Reading train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from East Croydon to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between East Croydon to Reading is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from East Croydon to Reading.

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There are 6 ways to get from East Croydon to Reading by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via London Paddington
best
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Farringdontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 20m
£24–67
Drive 48.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Croydon to Readingcar 48.3 mi
1h 10m
£12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dingwall Road / East Croydon Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
3h 1m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Croydon to Readingtaxi 48.3 mi
1h 10m
£260–310
Train
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Farringdontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain Elizabeth
1h 42m
£33–67
Train #2
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
1h 44m
£20–48

East Croydon to Reading by train

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Distance: 51.1 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

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

You can take a train from East Croydon to Reading via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dingwall Road / East Croydon Station to Reading RailAir via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 3h 1m.

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