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Compare train for Oxford to Croydon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Croydon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF 39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF 39, while a train costs an average of CHF 39.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
CHF 39 Average price Cheapest | CHF 19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Oxford to Croydon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (1h 37m by train vs 1h 58m by car). Tickets start at around CHF 39 compared to roughly CHF 19 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Oxford to Croydon
How to get from Oxford to Croydon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Croydon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W34863+
Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+
W454309:00 AM 1h58 Oxford station (OXF) 10:58 AM East Croydon (ECR) CHF 48 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- W34863+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W45430
9:00 AM 1h58 Oxford station (OXF) 10:58 AM East Croydon (ECR) CHF 48 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- W34863+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W45430
9:00 AM 1h58 Oxford station (OXF) 10:58 AM East Croydon (ECR) CHF 48 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- W35358+Tube from London Paddington to Farringdon+W45525
8:47 AM 2h01 Oxford station (OXF) 10:48 AM East Croydon (ECR) CHF 57 1 One-way 2 transfers - Y41831 · G14897+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+
C828108:27 AM 2h13 Oxford station (OXF) 10:40 AM East Croydon (ECR) CHF 76 1 One-way 3 transfers 
L37890+Tube from London Marylebone to London Victoria+C828108:20 AM 2h20 Oxford station (OXF) 10:40 AM East Croydon (ECR) CHF 76 1 One-way 2 transfers
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- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Croydon as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in East Croydon (ECR).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Thameslink, Chiltern Railways, Elizabeth line, South Western Railway to go to Croydon by train.
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