How to travel from Reading to Croydon

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Compare train and bus for Reading to Croydon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Croydon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $38.

Distance: 37 miles (61 km)

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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 train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Reading to Croydon is a train with an average price of $38 (€31).
The fastest way to travel from Reading to Croydon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 23m.

Other travel options to Croydon take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 4m.

The distance from Reading to Croydon is approximately 37 miles (61 km).
The average frequency per day from Reading to Croydon is:
  • Around 6 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Reading to Croydon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in East Croydon (ECR).
  • Buses mostly depart from Three Mile Cross, Mereoak Lane - Park & Ride and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
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 Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Elizabeth line to go to Croydon by train.
  • Travel with RailAir to go to Croydon by bus.
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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