There are 5 ways to get from London to Croydon by train, bus, rideshare, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from London Victoria to East CroydonLondon Victoria - Reigate / ...
17 min£2–12Bus
- Take the bus from Waterloo Bridge / South Bank to Hogarth CrescentN68
45 min£3Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from London to Croydon11.2 mi
40 min£3Taxi
- Take the taxi from London to Croydon9.9 mi
27 min£55–70Drive 9.9 mi
- Drive from London to Croydon9.9 mi
27 min£3–4
London to Croydon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Croydon is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from London to Croydon is to train which takes 17 min and costs £2 - £12.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Bridge / South Bank and arriving at Hogarth Crescent. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Victoria and arriving at East Croydon. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
The distance between London and Croydon is 11 miles. The road distance is 10 miles.
The best way to get from London to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs £2 - £12.
The train from London Victoria to East Croydon takes 17 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
London to Croydon bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Waterloo Bridge / South Bank station.
London to Croydon train services, operated by Southern, depart from London Victoria station.
The best way to get from London to Croydon is to train which takes 17 min and costs £2 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 45 min.
What companies run services between London, England and Croydon, England?
Southern operates a train from London Victoria to East Croydon every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £9 and the journey takes 17 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Waterloo Bridge / South Bank to Hogarth Crescent hourly, and the journey takes 45 min. Arriva UK also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–12
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £5–8
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £8–12
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from London Victoria to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £3–5
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from London Victoria to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Waterloo Bridge / South Bank to Hogarth Crescent
- Ave. Duration
- 45 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 Waterloo Bridge / South Bank to Hogarth Crescent
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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 London to Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
YDriv Limited
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- ydriv.com
Sydenham Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- sydenhamcars.co.uk
Palmers Green Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- palmersgreentaxiscabs.co.uk
One-Number Taxi
- Phone
- +44 871 871 8710
- Website
- the-london-taxi.com
London Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- londontaxiscabs.com
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3633 1777
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
Call London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- calllondontaxi.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
London to Croydon bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Hogarth Crescent station.
London to Croydon train services, operated by Southern, arrive at East Croydon station.
Yes, the driving distance between London to Croydon is 10 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from London to Croydon.
Book your London to Croydon train tickets online with Omio.
There are 19451+ hotels available in Croydon.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London and Croydon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.