How to travel from Reading to Croydon

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from Reading to Croydon

How to get from Reading to Croydon by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Reading to Croydon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

South Western Railway
05:09AM1h43
Reading
06:52AMCroydon
$391One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

South Western Railway
05:09AM1h43
Reading
06:52AMCroydon
$391One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Great Western Rail
03:32AM1h31
Reading
05:03AMCroydon
$431One-way
0 transfers

Other options

South Western Railway
09:39AM1h43
Reading
11:22AMCroydon
$391One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Reading to Croydon

Travel to Croydon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Reading to Croydon.

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There are 2 options to travel between Reading and Croydon including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Reading to Croydon is a train with an average price of $35 (€28).
The fastest way to travel from Reading to Croydon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 31m.

Other travel options to Croydon take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 40m.

The distance from Reading to Croydon is approximately 37 miles (61 km).
The average frequency per day from Reading to Croydon is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading and Croydon as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Reading to Croydon:
  • Buses mostly depart from Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in East Croydon (ECR).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Reading to Croydon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with RailAir to go to Croydon by bus.
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Tfl Rail, Great Western Rail, Thameslink to go to Croydon by train.
Omio customers who travel from Reading to Croydon often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Brighton, Luton. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Croydon and these popular destinations at a great price.

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