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It takes an average of 2h 6m to travel from Reading to Caterham by train, over a distance of around 40 miles (65 km). There are normally 72 trains per day travelling from Reading to Caterham and tickets for this journey start from £30.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:26 | |
| Departure station | Reading | |
| Arrival station | Caterham | |
| Journey time | From 1h 50m | |
| Distance | 40 miles (65 km) | |
| Frequency | 72 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £30.70 | |
| Train operators | London Overground, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern |
Taking the train from Reading to Caterham in 1 hour 50 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Reading to Caterham? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 6 minutes to travel the 40 miles (65 km) from Reading to Caterham by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 50 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 72 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Thameslink to Caterham. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Reading to Caterham in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £30.70. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Caterham by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Reading to Caterham
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Reading to Caterham is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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