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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from East Croydon to Reading for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from East Croydon
- Departure station
- East Croydon station guide
- Address
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- Addiscombe Rd, Croydon CR0 0LF
Operators serving East Croydon
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Facilities at East Croydon
- Toilets
- Shops
- Waiting Areas
Parking & meeting your train
- Multi-story car parks
Explore the area around East Croydon
- Croydon Minster
About your departure station
Opened in 1841, East Croydon became London's busiest non terminal station.
Its 1990s rebuilding created a major interchange.
The station drives Croydon's economy, enabling rapid city connections.
East Croydon represents rail's role in metropolitan growth, supporting high density development.
Its story reflects London's southern expansion and Croydon's ambitions as a business hub.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from East Croydon to Reading?
Open the ticket search and enter East Croydon as your departure station and Reading as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between East Croydon and Reading?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
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