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How to get fromReading to East Croydonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train via Farringdon Without

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    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to East Croydontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    1h 6m
    £23–68

  2. Drive  47.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Reading to East Croydoncar car 47.9 mi
    1h 11m
    £12–18

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus bus Sl7
    2h 54m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Reading to East Croydontaxi taxi 47.9 mi
    1h 11m
    £210–250

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junctiontrain train Reading - London Waterloo
    1h 28m
    £17–36

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Tottenham Court Rdtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the bus from New Oxford Street to East Croydon Rail Stationbus bus N68
    2h 39m
    £31–59

Reading to East Croydon by train

Calendar1022Weekly Trains
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to East Croydon Rail Station via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 2h 54m.

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