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Compare train and bus for Croydon to Reading
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Croydon to Reading among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $49, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 37 miles (61 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$49 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Croydon to Reading
Compare the available ways to get from Croydon to Reading, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (1h 14m by train vs 1h 37m by car). Tickets start at around $49 (€41) compared to roughly $18 (€15) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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FAQs: Travel from Croydon to Reading
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- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Croydon and Reading as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from East Croydon (ECR) and arrive in Reading station (RDG).
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Tube, Elizabeth line to go to Reading by train.
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