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Compare bus and train for Portsmouth to Croydon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Croydon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $37, and a bus costs an average of $55.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$37 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Croydon:
A train is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portsmouth to Croydon costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Croydon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
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How to get from Portsmouth to Croydon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Croydon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:08 AM1h49Portsmouth7:57 AMCroydon$441One-way1 transfer
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6:08 AM1h49Portsmouth7:57 AMCroydon$441One-way1 transfer
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6:08 AM1h49Portsmouth7:57 AMCroydon$441One-way1 transfer
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9:08 AM1h49Portsmouth10:57 AMCroydon$441One-way1 transfer
10:08 AM1h49Portsmouth11:57 AMCroydon$441One-way1 transfer
11:08 AM1h49Portsmouth12:57 PMCroydon$441One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Croydon:
A train is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portsmouth to Croydon costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to Croydon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Croydon as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in East Croydon (ECR).
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway, Southern to go to Croydon by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Croydon by bus.
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