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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Croydon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Croydon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Croydon:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Croydon costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Croydon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
The journey is about 3m faster (1h 57m by train vs 2h 0m by car) and roughly $12 (€10) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($35 (€28) vs $46 (€38)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Southampton to Croydon train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to Croydon trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L80484+ G27178 | On time 7:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 9:04 AM West Croydon (WCY) | 1 transfer | |
L80484+ G26162 | On time 7:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h52 | 8:52 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 1 transfer | |
L79337+ G88045+ G00852 | Delayed 6:57 AM 7:15 AMSouthampton Central (SOU) | 1h47 | 9:02 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 2 transfers | |
G88566 · C82533_C82359 | On time 7:20 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h38 | 9:58 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 1 transfer | |
G88571 · G26172_C82364 | On time 7:50 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h38 | 10:28 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 1 transfer | |
L80187+ G88049 | On time 8:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h32 | 9:32 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 1 transfer | |
L79348+ G88055+ G00856 | On time 8:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h47 | 10:02 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 2 transfers | |
G88577 · C82543_C82368 | On time 8:20 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h38 | 10:58 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 1 transfer | |
G88583 · G26180_C82374 | 8:50 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h38 | 11:28 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 1 transfer | |
L80191+ G88059 | On time 9:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h32 | 10:32 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 1 transfer | |
L79359+ C93076+ G00859 | On time 9:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h41 | 10:56 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 2 transfers | |
G88589 · C82553_C82378 | 9:20 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h38 | 11:58 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 1 transfer | |
G88595 · G26188_C82384 | 9:50 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h38 | 12:28 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 1 transfer | |
L80197+ G88069 | On time 10:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h32 | 11:32 AM East Croydon (ECR) | 1 transfer | |
L79370+ G88075+ G00862 | Delayed 9:57 AM 10:15 AMSouthampton Central (SOU) | 1h47 | 12:02 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 2 transfers | |
G88601 · C82563_C82388 | On time 10:20 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h38 | 12:58 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 1 transfer | |
G88607 · G26196_C82394 | On time 10:50 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h38 | 1:28 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 1 transfer | |
L80203+ G27276 | On time 11:00 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h04 | 1:04 PM West Croydon (WCY) | 1 transfer | |
G88613 · C82573_C82398 | On time 11:20 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h38 | 1:58 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 1 transfer | |
G88613 · G26422 | On time 11:20 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h51 | 2:11 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 1 transfer | |
G88619 · G26204_C82404 | On time 11:50 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h38 | 2:28 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 1 transfer | |
L80209+ G88089 | On time 12:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h32 | 1:32 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 1 transfer | |
G00873+ L79393+ C93106 | On time 12:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h41 | 1:56 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 2 transfers | |
G88625 · C82583_C82408 | On time 12:20 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h38 | 2:58 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 1 transfer | |
G88630 · G26213_C82414 | 12:50 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h38 | 3:28 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 1 transfer | |
L80219+ G88099 | On time 1:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h32 | 2:32 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 1 transfer | |
L79404+ C93116+ G00881 | Delayed 12:57 PM 1:15 PMSouthampton Central (SOU) | 1h41 | 2:56 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 2 transfers | |
L80229+ G88109 | On time 2:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h32 | 3:32 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 1 transfer | |
L79415+ C93126+ G00886 | Delayed 1:57 PM 2:15 PMSouthampton Central (SOU) | 1h41 | 3:56 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 2 transfers | |
G88647 · C82603_C82428 | On time 2:20 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h38 | 4:58 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 1 transfer | |
G88650 · G26229_C82434 | On time 2:50 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h38 | 5:28 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 1 transfer | |
L80239+ G88119 | On time 3:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h32 | 4:32 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 1 transfer | |
L79426+ C93136+ G00889 | On time 3:15 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h41 | 4:56 PM East Croydon (ECR) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton to Croydon
Trains from Southampton to Croydon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 2h 21m.
Distance 65 miles (105 km) |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 21m |
First train 12:17 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Southern, South Western Railway, Cross Country from Southampton to Croydon trainsSouthern, South Western Railway, Cross Country trains will get you between Southampton and Croydon from $8 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Southampton to Croydon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Croydon
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
- Car Park: Premium-downside
- Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Rooms on Platforms 1 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 - 200 spaces Platform 4 - 44 spaces Outside Platform 4 entrance - 4 spaces Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 two tier spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the South side (West Quay side)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:10
- Car Park: Upside and Multi-Storey
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Area on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Area on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside booking hall
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park and platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through Journeys: Station Forecourt Bus Stop off Wide Lane (A335) Terminating Journeys: Car Park at Eastleigh end, off Wide Lane (A335)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 10:45 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platforms 1 & 4
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Belmont Road/Junction with Osborne Road Setting Down only journeys - stop by traffic lights (Thomas Lewis Way/Duke Street)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms and covered waiting areas on each platform
- Storage location: Station front, opposite Platform 6
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses pick up / drop off at the bus stop on Dingwall Road.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 20:05 Saturday 05:55 - 20:25 Sunday 08:00 - 16:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- 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
- Toilets Location: Platforms 2/3 and 4/5
- National key toilets: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms on platform 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. The waiting room on platform 6 has one small step to access. Seating is also available on platforms 3, 4, 5 and 6
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:15 Saturday 06:25 - 20:15 Sunday 08:10 - 17:45
- Type of shops available: News agent High street shops
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stop B5 in Station Road Due to ongoing works, the stops for Rail Replacement bus services at West Croydon bus station are subject to regular change. Please check with local staff if intending to use this service.
- Metro: London Trams (formerly Tramlink) services to Elmers End, Beckenham Junction and New Addington via East Croydon
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