There are 6 ways to get from Eltham to Croydon by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Eltham to London Bridgetrain London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to East Croydontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
37 min£13–23Drive 9.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Eltham to Croydoncar 9.5 mi
23 min£3–4Line 126 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Eltham Church / Court Yard to Bromley North Stationbus 126
- Take the bus from Bromley North Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus Sl5
1h 8m£5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Eltham to Croydontaxi 9.5 mi
23 min£55–70Line 124 bus, line 75 bus
- Take the bus from Eltham Church / High Street to Catford & Catford Bridge Stnsbus 124 / ...
- Take the bus from Catford & Catford Bridge Stns to Hogarth Crescentbus 75
1h 30m£6Line 321 bus, line 75 bus
- Take the bus from Eltham Church / High Street to Lewisham Stationbus N21 / ...
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Hogarth Crescentbus 75
1h 32m£5–21
Eltham to Croydon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eltham to Croydon is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Eltham to Croydon is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £55 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Eltham to Croydon station. However, there are services departing from Eltham Church / Court Yard and arriving at East Croydon Rail Station via Bromley North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Eltham to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Eltham and arriving at East Croydon via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
The distance between Eltham and Croydon is 18 miles. The road distance is 9.5 miles.
The best way to get from Eltham to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs £12 - £23.
It takes approximately 37 min to get from Eltham to Croydon, including transfers.
Eltham to Croydon bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Eltham Church / Court Yard station.
Eltham to Croydon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Eltham station.
The best way to get from Eltham to Croydon is to train which takes 37 min and costs £12 - £23. Alternatively, you can line 126 bus and bus, which costs £5 - £6 and takes 1h 8m.
What companies run services between Eltham, England and Croydon, England?
You can take a train from Eltham to East Croydon via London Bridge in around 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eltham Church / Court Yard to East Croydon Rail Station via Bromley North Station in around 1h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Eltham to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Eltham to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–9
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £3–6
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £6–9
Train from London Bridge to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–10
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–10
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Eltham Church / Court Yard to Bromley North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Bromley North Station to East Croydon Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Eltham Church / High Street to Catford & Catford Bridge Stns
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Catford & Catford Bridge Stns to Hogarth Crescent
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Lewisham Station to Hogarth Crescent
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Eltham Church / High Street to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–19
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–19
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Cannon Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8777 8888
- Website
- cannoncars.co.uk
Bromley South Cars Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8464 4441
Anerley Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0222
- Website
- anerleyminicab.co.uk
Beckenham Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0223
- Website
- beckenhamcar.co.uk
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Station Cars London
- Phone
- +44 20 8778 7878
- Website
- stationcarslondon.com
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Eltham to Croydon bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Bromley North Station.
Eltham to Croydon train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eltham to Croydon is 10 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Eltham to Croydon.
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