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Major national gallery of British art from 1500 to the present, on Millbank near Victoria.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
16 m
Average duration
17 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from East Croydon (ECR) 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 East Croydon (ECR) to London Victoria (VIC) will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 8 trains that leave East Croydon (ECR) for London Victoria (VIC) on Mon, Jun 22, 8 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 14 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 18 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.
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C82773Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from East Croydon (ECR) to London Victoria (VIC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 8 miles (14 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from East Croydon (ECR) to London Victoria (VIC):
A train is $1 (€0.84) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from East Croydon (ECR) to London Victoria (VIC) costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to London Victoria (VIC) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 3m.
The journey is about 35m faster (24m by train vs 59m by car) and roughly $10 (€8) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($12 (€10) vs $22 (€18)). 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, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, 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 East Croydon (ECR) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C93310 | On time 2:41 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h21 | 3:02 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93316 | On time 4:25 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h21 | 4:46 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93320 | On time 4:55 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h21 | 5:16 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82332 | On time 5:50 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h28 | 6:18 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82319 | 6:52 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h23 | 7:15 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82694 | 7:22 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h21 | 7:43 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82323 | 7:51 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h26 | 8:17 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82325 | 8:23 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h23 | 8:46 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82327 | 8:47 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h18 | 9:05 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88372 | 8:51 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h18 | 9:09 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82351 | 9:07 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h16 | 9:23 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82799 | 9:15 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h17 | 9:32 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82253 | 9:36 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h16 | 9:52 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26391 | 9:45 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h18 | 10:03 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88382 | 9:51 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h18 | 10:09 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82255 | 10:05 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h16 | 10:21 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82534 | 10:11 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h16 | 10:27 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26294 | 10:16 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h17 | 10:33 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82257 | 10:35 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h16 | 10:51 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26398 | 10:45 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h18 | 11:03 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88392 | 10:51 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h18 | 11:09 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82259 | 11:05 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h16 | 11:21 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82263 | 12:05 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h16 | 12:21 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82379 | 12:11 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h16 | 12:27 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82265 | 12:35 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h16 | 12:51 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26412 | 12:45 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h18 | 1:03 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88416 | 12:51 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h18 | 1:09 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82267 | 1:05 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h16 | 1:21 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82389 | 1:11 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h16 | 1:27 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82281 | 4:35 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h16 | 4:51 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26440 | 4:45 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h18 | 5:03 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88464 | 4:51 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h18 | 5:09 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82287 | 6:05 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h16 | 6:21 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82439 | 6:11 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h16 | 6:27 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26340 | 6:16 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h17 | 6:33 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82450 | 7:11 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h16 | 7:27 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26346 | 7:16 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h17 | 7:33 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88494 | 7:21 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h18 | 7:39 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26107 | 8:35 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h16 | 8:51 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26468 | 8:45 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h16 | 9:01 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88512 | 8:51 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h17 | 9:08 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26109 | 9:05 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h16 | 9:21 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82470 | 9:11 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h16 | 9:27 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88532 | 10:51 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h19 | 11:10 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82313 | 11:03 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h16 | 11:19 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82492 | 11:10 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h16 | 11:26 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88544 | 11:55 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 0h29 | 12:24 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from East Croydon (ECR) to London Victoria (VIC) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 8 miles (14 km) distance in 16m.
Distance 8 miles (14 km) |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 12:18 AM |
Last train 11:44 PM |
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Major national gallery of British art from 1500 to the present, on Millbank near Victoria.
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Landmark theatre near Victoria Station, famous for hosting Wicked in a striking Art Deco interior.
Historic royal park with a lake, flowerbeds, pelicans, and superb views toward Buckingham Palace.
Upscale district of garden squares, white stucco terraces, boutiques, and quiet elegant streets.
Popular Belgravia street known for pastel-fronted shops, seasonal displays, and photogenic village feel.
Battered white fish with thick-cut chips, a classic British comfort food found across London pubs and chippies.
Roast meat served with potatoes, seasonal vegetables, gravy, and Yorkshire pudding; a long-standing British weekend tradition.
A traditional London working-class dish of savory pie with mashed potatoes, often served with parsley liquor.
Acclaimed restaurant by Victoria Station known for high-end Chinese cuisine and elegant tasting menus in a modern space.
Polished brasserie serving British and international classics in a stylish, lively setting popular for breakfast through dinner.
Well-known British restaurant near Victoria noted for nose-to-tail cooking, seasonal ingredients, and a simple, refined dining room.
London Victoria is expensive for most visitors. Hotels, dining, and transport cost more than in many UK cities, though supermarkets and casual chains help keep daily spending lower.
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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