There are 5 ways to get from Croydon to City Thameslink by train, bus, taxi, car, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from East Croydon to City ThameslinkBrighton - Bedford / ...
22 min£6–13Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hogarth Crescent to Aldwych / KingswayN68
1h 1m£3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Croydon to City Thameslink10.4 mi
28 min£60–75Drive 10.4 mi
- Drive from Croydon to City Thameslink10.4 mi
28 min£3–4Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Croydon to London11.2 mi
1h 4m£3
Croydon to City Thameslink by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Croydon to City Thameslink is to bus which costs £3 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Croydon to City Thameslink is to train which takes 22 min and costs £6 - £13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hogarth Crescent and arriving at Aldwych / Kingsway. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from East Croydon and arriving at City Thameslink. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
The distance between Croydon and City Thameslink is 12 miles. The road distance is 10.4 miles.
The best way to get from Croydon to City Thameslink without a car is to train which takes 22 min and costs £6 - £13.
The train from East Croydon to City Thameslink takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Croydon to City Thameslink bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Hogarth Crescent station.
Croydon to City Thameslink train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
The best way to get from Croydon to City Thameslink is to train which takes 22 min and costs £6 - £13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 1h 1m.
What companies run services between Croydon, England and City Thameslink, England?
Thameslink operates a train from East Croydon to City Thameslink every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £6–13 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Hogarth Crescent to Aldwych / Kingsway hourly, and the journey takes 48 min. Arriva UK also services this route hourly.
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- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from East Croydon to City Thameslink
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Hogarth Crescent to Aldwych / Kingsway
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Hogarth Crescent to Aldwych / Kingsway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Croydon to London
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- £60–75
Croydon Local Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 8681 3333
Croydon Cars MiniCab Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4000
- Website
- croydoncar.co.uk
Croydon Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 6094
- Website
- croydonairporttransfer.co.uk
Cabhoo Minicabs Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4545
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More Questions & Answers
Croydon to City Thameslink bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Aldwych / Kingsway station.
City Thameslink is 1h ahead of Croydon. It is currently 11:09 PM in Croydon and 12:09 AM in City Thameslink.
Croydon to City Thameslink train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at City Thameslink station.
Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to City Thameslink is 10 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Croydon to City Thameslink.
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There are 20298+ hotels available in City Thameslink.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Croydon and City Thameslink. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







