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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 $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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$27 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Brighton to Croydon by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Brighton to Croydon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Croydon:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Croydon costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Croydon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 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 Thameslink, Southern, Gatwick Express, Southern to go to Croydon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Croydon by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Thameslink, Southern.
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