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Reading to Croydon Train Route Details
First train
04:32
Last train
23:52
Journey time
1h 19m
Distance
63 km
Price
BRL 182.02*
What are the next train times from Reading to Croydon?
Discover all upcoming Reading to Croydon services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
16:14 Reading | 17:36 East Croydon |   | Find Tickets |
16:16 Reading | 17:54 East Croydon |  | Find Tickets |
16:18 Reading | 17:45 East Croydon | | Find Tickets |
16:20 Reading | 18:15 East Croydon | | Find Tickets |
16:30 Reading | 17:54 East Croydon | | Find Tickets |
16:31 Reading | 18:15 Paris | | Find Tickets |
How to book cheap train tickets from Reading to Croydon
Group travel deals
If your party consists of 3 to 9 travelers, you can benefit from group travel discounts — often up to a third off regular ticket prices. It's a great way to make trips from Reading to Croydon more affordable for friends, family, or work groups.
Book in advance
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.
Split Tickets discount
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Using a Railcard for 1/3 off
Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.
Which train ticket types are available for this route?
Advance train tickets
Released up to 12 weeks in advance, these tickets are usually the most budget-friendly choice for savvy travelers
Season tickets
Allowing unlimited travel between two stations with weekly, monthly, and annual options, you can save approximately 1/3 on train fares
Return train tickets
Covers a round trip, including both the outward and return journeys between the same two stations
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Offers lower fares and greater flexibility when you avoid traveling during busy weekday periods
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