Taking the train from Crawley to Reading

Ready to book a trip from Crawley to Reading by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost from Crawley to Reading

Ready to book tickets from Crawley to Reading? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Crawley and Reading typically run €35.99.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 months in advance.

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Crawley to Reading train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 05:49.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 22:28.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 05:38.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 21:53.

  • 57 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 12 minutes.

Crawley to Reading train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 67 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 1 hour and 26 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Crawley and Reading?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Further insights on trains from Crawley to Reading

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Reading city guide.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Crawley to Reading by train?

The train route from Crawley to Reading covers 67 kilometres.

What is the Crawley to Reading train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs €35.99. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Crawley to Reading by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 5 months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Crawley to Reading by train?

The shortest trip is 1 hour and 26 minutes.