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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
$52
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
1 h 33 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milton Keynes to Croydon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Croydon will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
It's difficult to get from Milton Keynes to Croydon without transferring at least 2 times.
W70310+
G27788 · G26201
W33527+
G27784 · G27255
W70296+
G27786 · G26193
G27788 · G27292+
W33450
C17948+
G26191+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria
W33405+
C93100+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria
W33594+
C93090+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria
C17948+
G26191+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria
C17756+
G26199+
Tube from London Euston to London Victoria
W33621+
C02595+
Tube from London Euston to London BridgeTrains from Milton Keynes to Croydon run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $53 (€44) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:12. The fastest train covers the 53 miles (86 km) distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 53 miles (86 km) |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€44) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 12:12 AM |
Last train 11:12 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Croydon trains for tomorrow, Saturday, August 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G27784 · G27255+ W33527 | 10:17 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h46 | 12:03 PM West Croydon (WCY) | 2 transfers | |
W33621+ Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+ C02595 | 10:29 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h37 | 12:06 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 2 transfers | |
Y80807+ Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+ C02621 | 10:35 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h43 | 12:18 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 2 transfers | |
C17948+ Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+ G26191 | 10:49 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h33 | 12:22 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 2 transfers | |
W33594+ C93090+ Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | On time 10:55 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h31 | 12:26 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 2 transfers | |
W70296+ G27786 · G26193 | 11:00 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h52 | 12:52 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 2 transfers | |
Y80816+ Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+ C02637 | 11:35 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h43 | 1:18 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 2 transfers | |
C17756+ G26199+ Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 11:49 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h33 | 1:22 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 2 transfers | |
W33405+ C93100+ Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 11:55 AM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h31 | 1:26 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 2 transfers | |
W70310+ G27788 · G26201 | 12:00 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h52 | 1:52 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 2 transfers | |
G27788 · G27292+ W33450 | On time 12:17 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h47 | 2:04 PM West Croydon (WCY) | 2 transfers | |
W33450+ Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+ W45735 | On time 12:17 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h41 | 1:58 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 2 transfers | |
W33757+ G26556+ Tube from London Euston to London Bridge | 12:29 PM Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 1h45 | 2:14 PM West Croydon (WCY) | 2 transfers | |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes to Croydon trains use the Milton Keynes Central to East Croydon station pair, with some services arriving at Purley. Use this guide to compare Milton Keynes and Croydon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milton Keynes Central is 1 km from Milton Keynes city centre. Public transport options include:
Milton Keynes Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Milton Keynes Central.
ATMs are available at Milton Keynes Central.
Ticket office support is available at Milton Keynes Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milton Keynes Central: Staff help available: Yes, 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 accessible - situated on the concourse and at the front of the station outside the main entrance, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, 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.
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 options are available at West Croydon.
Wi-Fi is available at West Croydon.
Ticket office support is available at West Croydon.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at West Croydon: Parking.
Available at West Croydon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
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