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Compare train and bus for Brighton to Croydon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton 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 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$26 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Croydon:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Croydon costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Croydon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Brighton to Croydon
How to get from Brighton to Croydon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Croydon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:00 PM2h05Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)2:05 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:00 PM2h05Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)2:05 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W457761:22 PM0h46Brighton station (BTN)2:08 PMEast Croydon (ECR)$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
W4579212:22 PM0h46Brighton station (BTN)1:08 PMEast Croydon (ECR)$261One-way0 transfers
W458062:22 PM0h46Brighton station (BTN)3:08 PMEast Croydon (ECR)$261One-way0 transfers
W457661:28 PM0h53Brighton station (BTN)2:21 PMEast Croydon (ECR)$261One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:25 AM2h10Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)10:35 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station$71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:00 PM2h10Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)4:10 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station$71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:45 AM2h20Brighton2:05 PMLondon, Stratford City Bus Station$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Croydon:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Croydon costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Croydon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Croydon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in East Croydon (ECR).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park) and arrive in London, Stratford City Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Croydon by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, Southern to go to Croydon by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Thameslink, Southern.
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