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The cheapest and fastest trains from Epsom to Croydon
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$8
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$8
Fastest journey on Sep 20
35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
35 m
Trains on Sep 20
1
Distance
13 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Epsom to Croydon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Epsom to Croydon will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Fast trains
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 1 trains from Epsom to Croydon, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 35 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 35 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.
6:30 PM0h35Epsom7:05 PMCroydon$81One-way0 transfers
- 6:30 PM0h35Epsom7:05 PMCroydon$81One-way0 transfers
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Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Epsom to Croydon
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Epsom to Croydon and enjoy the approximately 8 miles (13 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:54.
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 8 miles (13 km) |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 1 day |
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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
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Stanley Arts Gallery
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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
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South Norwood Country Park
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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
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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
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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 Epsom to Croydon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Epsom 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 Epsom to Croydon
Most Epsom to Croydon trains use the Epsom to West Croydon station pair, with some services arriving at Purley. Use this guide to compare Epsom and Croydon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Epsom
Arrival train stations in Croydon
Which Epsom station do trains to Croydon leave from?
Trains from Epsom to Croydon leave from Epsom. The station is from Epsom city centre at Epsom station, Station Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8EW.
EpsomEpsom station, Station Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8EW
City-centre transport
Getting to Epsom from Epsom city centre
Bus166 · 1m · $2 · every ~3 min
868 · 5m
668 · 9m · $5
Epsom train station facilities and services
Epsom 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, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Epsom.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Epsom. ATMs are available at Epsom.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Epsom.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Epsom: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Epsom: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Epsom: 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 via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is on the 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.
Tattenham CornerTattenham Corner station, Tattenham Crescent, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5QD
City-centre transport
Getting to Tattenham Corner from Epsom city centre
Tattenham Corner is 3 km from Epsom city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus460, 480 · 7m · $2 · every ~8 min
460, 480 · 7m · $2 · every ~8 min
618 · 22m · $39
Tattenham Corner train station facilities and services
Tattenham Corner has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Tattenham Corner.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Tattenham Corner.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tattenham Corner.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tattenham Corner: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Tattenham Corner: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tattenham Corner: 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 outside the booking hall on the car park side. 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: No, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Croydon station do trains from Epsom arrive at?
Trains from Epsom to Croydon most often arrive at West Croydon. Some services arrive at Purley, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Croydon arrival station.
West CroydonWest Croydon station, London Road, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 2TA
City-centre transport
Getting to West Croydon from Croydon city centre
Bus289 · 4m · $2 · every ~20 min
450 · 5m · $2 · every ~22 min
157 · 7m · $2 · every ~20 min
West Croydon train station facilities and services
West Croydon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at West Croydon.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at West Croydon.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at West Croydon.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at West Croydon: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at West Croydon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at West Croydon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: B2 station category. Step free access available for platform 1 and 3 using the London Road car park entrance . This side gate is kept locked but has help buttons to request use. Step-free access via separate entrance to platform 4 (to Sutton), Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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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