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Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bedford to Croydon
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Bedford to Croydon and enjoy the approximately 54 miles (87 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 2 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Things to do in Croydon
Discover the best of Croydon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Croydon trip today.
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Museum of Croydon
Compact local museum telling Croydon’s story through art, objects, and archives, with engaging displays on people, design, and everyday life.
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Stanley Arts Gallery
Artist-run gallery and studios in South Norwood presenting contemporary exhibitions, workshops, and community projects with a strong local following.
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Wandle Park
Large landscaped park with lakes, gardens, and a manor house museum, ideal for walks, family outings, and a break from the urban centre.
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Lloyd Park
One of Croydon’s best-loved parks, known for lakes, mature trees, and broad open spaces that make it excellent for peaceful everyday walking.
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South Norwood Country Park
Nature reserve and walking area with scenic ponds and woodland, offering a quieter side of Croydon and good birdwatching opportunities.
Pie And Mash
Pie and mash is a South London staple: minced beef pie with mashed potato and parsley liquor, long linked to working-class eating in nearby London districts.
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Jellied Eels
Jellied eels are a historic Thames-side dish, served cold in savoury jelly. They are a classic traditional food of Greater London and old East End markets.
Fish And Chips
Fish and chips is a beloved British takeaway of battered fried fish with chips, widely eaten in Croydon and across London as a classic comfort meal.
Restaurant Roots
Refined modern British dining in a polished setting, known for seasonal tasting and à la carte menus from a respected local fine dining team.
The Store
Stylish independent restaurant serving creative small plates and modern European dishes in central Croydon with a lively yet relaxed atmosphere.
The Swan And Sugarloaf
Popular gastropub in South Croydon serving British pub classics, Sunday roasts and drinks in a friendly, traditional local setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for Greater London: hotels and dining cost more than many UK towns, but local transit and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a casual meal.
- Mid-range
- £20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £1.75
- Day pass
- £5.25
To the city center
East Croydon -> Centrale Shopping Centre, Croydon
- Distance
- 0.5 km
- Travel time
- 7 min
- Contactless cards and mobile pay work on London Trams and buses in Croydon. Adult pay as you go bus and tram fares are charged at the same rate.
- Use the Hopper fare to take unlimited bus and tram journeys within 1 hour for £1.75. Touch in on trams, but do not touch out.
FAQs: Trains from Bedford to Croydon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bedford to Croydon by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Croydon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bedford to Croydon
Most Bedford to Croydon trains use the Bedford to East Croydon station pair, with some services arriving at Purley. Use this guide to compare Bedford and Croydon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Bedford
Arrival train stations in Croydon
Which Bedford station do trains to Croydon leave from?
Trains from Bedford to Croydon leave from Bedford. The station is 0 miles (1 km) from Bedford city centre at Bedford station, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS.
BedfordBedford station, Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS
Bedford train station facilities and services
Bedford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bedford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bedford. ATMs are available at Bedford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bedford.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bedford: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bedford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bedford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is adjacent to the taxi rank at the front of the station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Bedford St JohnsBedford St Johns station, Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN
City-centre transport
Getting to Bedford St Johns from Bedford city centre
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesIn the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the Medbourne Road car park, by the path leading to the platform. Please check the direction of travel before boarding.
Bedford St Johns train station facilities and services
Bedford St Johns has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bedford St Johns.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bedford St Johns: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Bedford St Johns: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bedford St Johns: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Croydon station do trains from Bedford arrive at?
Trains from Bedford to Croydon most often arrive at East Croydon. Some services arrive at Purley, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Croydon arrival station.
East CroydonEast Croydon station, Station Approach, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 1LF
City-centre transport
Getting to East Croydon from Croydon city centre
East Croydon is 1 km from Croydon city centre. Public transport options include:
BusN68 · 11m · $2 · every ~2 min
East Croydon train station facilities and services
East Croydon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at East Croydon.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at East Croydon. ATMs are available at East Croydon.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at East Croydon.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at East Croydon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at East Croydon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at East Croydon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Lifts to overbridge from all platforms and side entrance. Long steep ramps to platforms from main entrance. (over 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Information Point on station concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
PurleyPurley station, Station Approach, Whytecliffe Road, Purley, London, CR2 2AP
City-centre transport
Getting to Purley from Croydon city centre
Purley is 5 km from Croydon city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainLondon Bridge - Caterham, London Victoria - Reigate, Tulse Hill - Caterham, London Bridge - Tattenham Corner, London Victoria - Brighton, London Victoria - Three Bridges, London Victoria - Ore, London Victoria - Horsham, London Bridge - Purley, London Victoria - Redhill, East Croydon - Caterham, London Victoria - Bognor Regis, London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour · 8m · $2 · every ~9 min
Bus407, N68 · 19m · $2 · every ~21 min
60 · 20m · $2 · every ~24 min
439 · 22m · $2 · every ~6 min
289 · 47m · $2 · every ~20 min
Purley train station facilities and services
Purley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Purley.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Purley. ATMs are available at Purley.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Purley.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Purley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Purley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Purley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 6 above the waiting room, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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