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Museum of Croydon
Museum and visitor centre at Britain’s first purpose-built airport, showcasing pioneering aviation history in the original terminal buildings.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$15
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$27
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 13 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 14 m
Trains on Sep 19
6
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eastbourne to Croydon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eastbourne to Croydon will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 6 trains from Eastbourne to Croydon, including 6 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 73 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 15 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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C82793
C82779
G26283
G26288
G26288
G26283
C82793
C82784
C82779Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eastbourne to Croydon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $39, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (1h 15m by train vs 1h 34m by car). Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $20 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Southern.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Eastbourne to Croydon trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C82779 | 6:03 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h15 | 7:18 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82784 | 6:33 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h15 | 7:48 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26283 | 7:05 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h13 | 8:18 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82793 | 7:33 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h15 | 8:48 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26288 | 8:05 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h13 | 9:18 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C82803 | 8:33 AM Eastbourne station (EBN) | 1h15 | 9:48 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Eastbourne to Croydon run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 45 miles (73 km) distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 45 miles (73 km) |
Average train duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:43 PM |
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East Croydon -> Centrale Shopping Centre, Croydon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Eastbourne 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.

Most Eastbourne to Croydon trains use the Eastbourne to East Croydon station pair, with some services arriving at Purley. Use this guide to compare Eastbourne and Croydon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Eastbourne 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 options are available at Eastbourne.
Wi-Fi is available at Eastbourne. ATMs are available at Eastbourne.
Ticket office support is available at Eastbourne.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Eastbourne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Eastbourne: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Eastbourne: 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. Assistance Meeting Point is on the concourse. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, 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: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Hampden Park is 3 km from Eastbourne city centre. Public transport options include:
Hampden Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Hampden Park.
ATMs are available at Hampden Park.
Ticket office support is available at Hampden Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hampden Park: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hampden Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hampden Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Level access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via level crossing (below 400m distance). Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 1 near the ticket office, Accessible taxis: Yes, 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: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
East Croydon is 1 km from Croydon city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at East Croydon.
Wi-Fi is available at East Croydon. ATMs are available at East Croydon.
Ticket office support is available at East Croydon.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at East Croydon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at East Croydon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Purley is 5 km from Croydon city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Purley.
Wi-Fi is available at Purley. ATMs are available at Purley.
Ticket office support is available at Purley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Purley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Purley: Bike Parking.
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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