There are 5 ways to get from Harrow to Croydon by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Harrow & Wealdstone to SelhurstWatford Junction - East Croydon
54 min£7–11Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Harrow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationSl9
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Croydon Bus StationSl7
2h 48m£4–6Drive 19.8 mi
- Drive from Harrow to Croydon19.8 mi
47 min£5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harrow to Croydon19.8 mi
47 min£110–140Subway, train
- Take the subway from Harrow-on-the-Hill station to Farringdon stationMetropolitan
- Take the train from Farringdon to East CroydonBedford - Brighton / ...
59 min£13–18
Harrow to Croydon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harrow to Croydon is to bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Harrow to Croydon is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £4 - £8.
No, there is no direct bus from Harrow station to Croydon station. However, there are services departing from Harrow Bus Station and arriving at West Croydon Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Harrow & Wealdstone and arriving at Selhurst. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Harrow and Croydon is 19 miles. The road distance is 19.9 miles.
The best way to get from Harrow to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs £7 - £11.
The train from Harrow & Wealdstone to Selhurst takes 54 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Harrow to Croydon bus services, operated by London Sovereign, depart from Harrow Bus Station.
Harrow to Croydon train services, operated by Southern, depart from Harrow & Wealdstone station.
The best way to get from Harrow to Croydon is to train which takes 54 min and costs £7 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between Harrow, Greater London, England and Croydon, England?
Southern operates a train from Harrow & Wealdstone to Selhurst hourly. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harrow Bus Station to West Croydon Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 2h 48m.
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- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Harrow & Wealdstone to Selhurst
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £7–11
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Harrow-on-the-Hill station to Farringdon station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Website
- ratpdevtransitlondon.com
Bus from Harrow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.ratpdevtransitlondon.com/references/uk-fulwell-garage-bus
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Harrow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Croydon Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- £110–140
Mealing Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 1923 823 880
- Website
- mealings.co.uk
Fleet Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8427 2717
- Website
- fleetlinecarsharrow.com
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More Questions & Answers
Harrow to Croydon bus services, operated by London Sovereign, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Harrow to Croydon train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Selhurst station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrow to Croydon is 20 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Harrow to Croydon.
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