Travel Information to Croydon from London
| 9 miles (14 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $7 - $11 | |
| Train • $7 (€7) • 13 min | |
| Train • $7 (€7) • 13 min | |
| Arriva UK or Southern |
Travel 9 miles (14 km) by train or bus from London to Croydon. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Arriva UK or Southern among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Croydon.
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How to get from London to Croydon by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from London to Croydon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from London to Croydon
Travel to Croydon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Croydon.

There are 2 options to travel between London and Croydon including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from London to Croydon is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $7 (€7) compared to other travel options to Croydon:
Taking a train costs $4 (€3) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $11 (€10) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Croydon from London is by train with an average travel time of 13 min.
Other travel options to Croydon take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 1 h 31 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 9 miles (14 km) between London and Croydon.
The average frequency per day from London to Croydon is:
- 1 bus a day.
- 9 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from London to Croydon as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Croydon:
- Most travelers board their train from London St Pancras International and arrive in East Croydon.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Croydon:
- You can travel by bus between London and Croydon with Arriva UK or Transport UK, and you can find Arriva UK London to Croydon tickets for $6 (€5) on Omio.
- You can travel by train between London and Croydon with Southern or Thameslink, and you can find Southern London to Croydon tickets for $7 (€7) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Croydon with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with 1 direct bus per day.
- Direct train available with Southern or Thameslink 9 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Croydon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Croydon from London.
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