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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Croydon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Croydon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Croydon:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Croydon costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Croydon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Croydon:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Croydon costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Croydon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Croydon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in East Croydon (ECR).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) and arrive in London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway, Cross Country, Southern to go to Croydon by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Croydon by bus.
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