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Major national gallery of British art from 1500 to the present, on Millbank near Victoria.
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
36 m
Average duration
36 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coulsdon South (CDS) to London Victoria (VIC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coulsdon South (CDS) to London Victoria (VIC) will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 1 trains that leave Coulsdon South (CDS) for London Victoria (VIC) on Mon, Jun 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coulsdon South (CDS) to London Victoria (VIC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to London Victoria (VIC) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
The journey is about 32m faster (37m by train vs 1h 9m by car) and roughly $11 (€9) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($13 (€10) vs $23 (€19)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Southern, Southern.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Coulsdon South (CDS) to London Victoria (VIC) trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C82694 | 7:12 AM Coulsdon South (CDS) | 0h31 | 7:43 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82325 | 8:13 AM Coulsdon South (CDS) | 0h33 | 8:46 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82351 | 9:00 AM Coulsdon South (CDS) | 0h23 | 9:23 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Coulsdon South (CDS) to London Victoria (VIC) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:09, the last at 17:49. The fastest train covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 29m.
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average train duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 29m |
First train 5:09 AM |
Last train 5:49 PM |
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Major national gallery of British art from 1500 to the present, on Millbank near Victoria.
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Upscale district of garden squares, white stucco terraces, boutiques, and quiet elegant streets.
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Service charge of 12.5% is often added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. No tip needed for pubs at the bar. Round up taxi fares or add about 10%.
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