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Compare train and bus for London to Croydon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Croydon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 8 miles (14 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Croydon:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Croydon costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Croydon take longer:
Bus takes on average 53m.
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How to get from London to Croydon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Croydon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:05 AM0h17London7:22 AMCroydon$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:05 AM0h17London7:22 AMCroydon$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:05 AM0h13London6:18 AMCroydon$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:05 AM0h17London8:22 AMCroydon$131One-way0 transfers
- 6:01 AM0h43London6:44 AMCroydon$131One-way0 transfers
- 9:01 AM0h43London9:44 AMCroydon$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Croydon:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Croydon costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Croydon take longer:
Bus takes on average 53m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Croydon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Victoria (VIC) and arrive in East Croydon (ECR).
- Travel with Thameslink, Southern, Southern to go to Croydon by train.
- Travel with Arriva UK, Abellio London to go to Croydon by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Thameslink, Southern.
- 1 direct buses per day with Arriva UK, Abellio London.
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