How to travel from London to Croydon

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Travel Information to Croydon from London

Distance9 miles (14 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$7 - $11
Cheapest modeTrain • $7 (€7) • 13 min
Fastest modeTrain • $7 (€7) • 13 min
Popular travel companiesArriva 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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from London to Croydon

How to get from London to Croydon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from London to Croydon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

ThameslinkY36983
06:05AM0h13
London Bridge (LBG)
06:18AMEast Croydon (ECR)
$131One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

ThameslinkY36983
06:05AM0h13
London Bridge (LBG)
06:18AMEast Croydon (ECR)
$131One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ThameslinkY36983
06:05AM0h13
London Bridge (LBG)
06:18AMEast Croydon (ECR)
$131One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SouthernY28303
06:07AM0h14
London Bridge (LBG)
06:21AMEast Croydon (ECR)
$131One-way
0 transfers
ThameslinkY36017
06:00AM0h16
London Bridge (LBG)
06:16AMEast Croydon (ECR)
$131One-way
0 transfers
SouthernY30802
06:00AM0h33
London Victoria (VIC)
06:33AMWest Croydon (WCY)
$131One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs

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.

Looking to extend your trip from London to Croydon? Many Omio customers who go from London to Croydon usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Manchester, Brighton, Luton, Birmingham or Bristol. If you're looking to explore Manchester, Brighton, Luton, Birmingham or Bristol from Croydon, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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