The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon to Croydon
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon to Croydon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Croydon will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 5 trains that leave Swindon for Croydon on Tue, Dec 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 16 the direct trains cover the 118 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
On Tue, Dec 16 the slowest trains will take 2 h 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Swindon to Croydon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Croydon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€35 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Swindon to Croydon train times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Croydon trains for today, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:28 AM Swindon | 2h00 | 6:28 AM Croydon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:38 AM Swindon | 2h08 | 6:46 AM Croydon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:22 PM Swindon | 2h43 | 1:05 AM Croydon | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to Croydon
Trains from Swindon to Croydon run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€22) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:03, the last at 22:21. The fastest train covers the 73 miles (118 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 73 miles (118 km) |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€22) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 03:03 |
Last train 22:21 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Swindon to Croydon trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Swindon and Croydon from $7 (€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 Swindon to Croydon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon 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 Swindon to Croydon
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
- 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 06:20 - 19:45 Saturday 06:20 - 19:45 Sunday 08:10 - 15:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- 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: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 4 & 5
- Storage location: Located outside the station entrance, by the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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