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Reading to Croydon train route details

First train
First train
04:32
Last train
Last train
23:52
Departure city
Departure city
Reading
Arrival city
Arrival city
Croydon
Journey time
Journey time
1h 19m
Distance
Distance
40 miles
Price
Price
BRL 181.10*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Thameslink

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11:59
1h 46m, 1 change
Reading
13:45
East Croydon
Elizabeth lineThameslink
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12:05
1h 23m, 2 change
Reading
13:28
East Croydon
Great Western RailwayElizabeth line
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12:09
1h 43m, 1 change
Reading
13:52
East Croydon
South Western RailwaySouthern
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12:12
1h 24m, 2 change
Reading
13:36
East Croydon
Great Western RailwayElizabeth line
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12:20
1h 25m, 2 change
Reading
13:45
East Croydon
Great Western RailwayElizabeth line
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12:24
1h 51m, 1 change
Reading
14:15
Paris
Great Western RailwayThameslink
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Fares from Reading to Croydon usually average around BRL 181.10, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!
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Sat21Mar
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Sun22Mar
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Regular commuters travelling between Reading and Croydon - whether weekly, monthly, or annually - can benefit greatly from season tickets. Season tickets allow unlimited travel between both stations within specific time periods, offering substantial savings and eliminating the need to purchase individual tickets for every trip.
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Advance tickets, usually released up to 12 weeks before travel, can save you up to 61% on journeys from Reading to Croydon when booked at least 1 week in advance. Savings exclude Anytime fares, and are subject to route availability.

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