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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 an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €29, while a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around €29 compared to roughly €22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-7.16. The journey takes 1h 59m versus 1h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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.
- 9:45 AM2h01Portsmouth11:46 AMCroydon€301One-way0 transfers
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- 9:45 AM2h01Portsmouth11:46 AMCroydon€301One-way0 transfers
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- 9:45 AM2h01Portsmouth11:46 AMCroydon€301One-way0 transfers
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- Around 3 trains 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 to go to Croydon by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Southern.
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