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It takes an average of 1h 56m to travel from Coulsdon South to Reading by train, over a distance of around 37 miles (60 km). There are normally 61 trains per day travelling from Coulsdon South to Reading and tickets for this journey start from £23.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:41 | |
| Departure station | Coulsdon South | |
| Arrival station | Reading | |
| Journey time | From 1h 25m | |
| Distance | 37 miles (60 km) | |
| Frequency | 61 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £23.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink |
Take the train from Coulsdon South to Reading in 1 hour 25 minutes
If you want to travel from Coulsdon South to Reading by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Coulsdon South to Reading by train to take around 1 hour 56 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 25 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 61 trains per day running on this route, which spans 37 miles (60 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Reading. You can travel on this route with either Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Thameslink. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Coulsdon South to Reading start from £23.90 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
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3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
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