There are 5 ways to get from Croydon to Buckingham Palace by train, bus, taxi, car or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 29 min
$6 - $10
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 1 h 10 min
$5
3 alternative options
Line 468 bus, line 2 bus • 1 h 24 min
$6
Taxi • 21 min
$50 - $65
Drive • 21 min
$2 - $4
What companies run services between Croydon, England and Buckingham Palace, England?
Southern operates a train from Croydon to Buckingham Palace every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 - $10 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Croydon to Buckingham Palace via West Norwood, St Julian's Farm Road, West Norwood Bus Garage, and Belgravia, Wilton Street in around 1 h 24 min.

- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from East Croydon to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6 - $10
- Website
- southernrailway.com
- Schedules at
- southernrailway.com
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk

- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Bus from Broad Green, Hogarth Crescent to West Norwood, St Julian's Farm Road
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- tfl.gov.uk
Bus from West Norwood Bus Garage to Belgravia, Wilton Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- tfl.gov.uk

- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Croydon to London
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $50 - $65
Call A Cab
- Phone
- +44 20 8901 4444
- Website
- callacab.com
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 75 1905 5741
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
Com Cab
- Phone
- +44 20 7908 0271
- Website
- comcab-london.co.uk
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Croydon to Buckingham Palace?
The distance between Croydon and Buckingham Palace is 13 km. The road distance is 16 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Croydon to Buckingham Palace?
The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Buckingham Palace is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 21 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Buckingham Palace?
The quickest way to get from Croydon to Buckingham Palace is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £35 - £45.
Is there a direct train between Croydon and Buckingham Palace?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from East Croydon and arriving at London Victoria. Services depart every 15 minutes. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Buckingham Palace?
No, there is no direct bus from Croydon to Buckingham Palace. However, there are services departing from Broad Green, Hogarth Crescent and arriving at Belgravia, Wilton Street via West Norwood Bus Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1 h 24 min.
How long does it take to get from Croydon to Buckingham Palace?
The train from East Croydon to London Victoria takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.