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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 an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$43 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Southampton to Croydon
Compare the available ways to get from Southampton to Croydon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Croydon:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Croydon costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Croydon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
The journey is about 3m faster (1h 57m by train vs 2h 0m by car) and roughly $3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($43 vs $46). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Croydon
How to get from Southampton to Croydon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Croydon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:37 AM 2h21 Southampton 8:58 AM Croydon $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:37 AM 2h21 Southampton 8:58 AM Croydon $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:37 AM 2h21 Southampton 8:58 AM Croydon $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:49 AM 2h39 Southampton 8:28 AM Croydon $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Croydon:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Croydon costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Croydon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Croydon by bus.
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway to go to Croydon by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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