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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 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$44 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $44.
Other travel options to Croydon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
Tickets start at around $44 compared to roughly $47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3. The journey takes 2h 3m versus 2h 0m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Croydon:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Croydon costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Croydon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 13 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 FlixBus to go to Croydon by bus.
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway to go to Croydon by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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