What is the cheapest way to get from Croydon to Beckenham?

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Beckenham is to bus which costs £1 - £16 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Beckenham?

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Beckenham is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £29 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Beckenham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Spurgeon's Bridge and arriving at Elmers End Interchange. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Beckenham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from West Croydon and arriving at Sydenham. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Croydon to Beckenham?

The distance between Croydon and Beckenham is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Croydon to Beckenham without a car?

The best way to get from Croydon to Beckenham without a car is to train which takes 12 min and costs £1 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Croydon to Beckenham?

The train from West Croydon to Sydenham takes 12 min including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Beckenham bus from?

Croydon to Beckenham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Spurgeon's Bridge station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Beckenham train from?

Croydon to Beckenham train services, operated by London Overground, depart from West Croydon station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Beckenham?

The best way to get from Croydon to Beckenham is to train which takes 12 min and costs £1 - £6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £16 and takes 18 min.

Where does the Croydon to Beckenham bus arrive?

Croydon to Beckenham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Elmers End Interchange station.

Where does the Croydon to Beckenham train arrive?

Croydon to Beckenham train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Sydenham station.

How do I get a train ticket from Croydon to Beckenham?

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Where can I stay near Beckenham?

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Croydon to Beckenham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, foot, and tram

There are 5 ways to get from Croydon to Beckenham by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from West Croydon to Sydenhamtrain West Croydon - Dalston Junction / ...
12 min
£1–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Spurgeon's Bridge to Elmers End Interchangebus 289
18 min
£1–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Croydon to Beckenhamtaxi 4.5 mi
9 min
£29–35
Walk
1. Take the foot from Croydon to Beckenhamwalk 4.6 mi
1h 28m
Tram
1. Take the tram from West Croydon Tram Stop to Beckenham Junction Tram Stoptram Tram
26 min
£3–4

Croydon to Beckenham by train

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Distance: 4 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Croydon, England and Beckenham, England?

London Overground operates a train from West Croydon to Sydenham twice daily. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 12 min. Southern also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Spurgeon's Bridge to Elmers End Interchange every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 18 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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