There are 5 ways to get from Mitcham to Caterham by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Streatham Common to Caterhamtrain London Bridge - Caterham
38 min£5–9Drive 10.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mitcham to Caterhamcar 10.5 mi
24 min£3–4Line 127 bus, line 407 bus
- Take the bus from Mitcham / Cricket Green to Purley Stationbus 127
- Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Caterham Valleybus 407
1h 5mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Mitcham to Caterhamtaxi 10.5 mi
24 min£24–30Tram, train
- Take the tram from Mitcham Tram Stop to East Croydon Tram Stoptram Tram
- Take the train from East Croydon to Caterhamtrain London Bridge - Caterham / ...
1h 7m£7–11
Mitcham to Caterham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mitcham to Caterham is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Mitcham to Caterham is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £24 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Mitcham to Caterham. However, there are services departing from Mitcham / Cricket Green and arriving at Caterham Valley via Purley / Downlands Precinct. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Streatham Common and arriving at Caterham. Services depart five times a day, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
The distance between Mitcham and Caterham is 12 miles. The road distance is 10.6 miles.
The best way to get from Mitcham to Caterham without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs £5 - £9.
The train from Streatham Common to Caterham takes 38 min including transfers and departs five times a day.
Mitcham to Caterham bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Mitcham / Cricket Green station.
Mitcham to Caterham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Streatham Common station.
The best way to get from Mitcham to Caterham is to train which takes 38 min and costs £5 - £9. Alternatively, you can line 127 bus and line 407 bus, which costs and takes 1h 5m.
What companies run services between Mitcham, England and Caterham, England?
Southern operates a train from Streatham Common to Caterham 5 times a day. Tickets cost £5–9 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mitcham / Cricket Green to Caterham Valley via Purley Station and Purley / Downlands Precinct in around 1h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Streatham Common to Caterham
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £5–9
Train from East Croydon to Caterham
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £4–7
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Tram from Mitcham Tram Stop to East Croydon Tram Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/trams/?cid=trams
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Mitcham / Cricket Green to Purley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Caterham Valley
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- £24–30
Mitcham Town Minin Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3745 6201
Mitcham Morden Minicabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3918 5147
- Website
- mordenminicabscars.co.uk
Galaxy Cars Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8687 7000
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Mitcham to Caterham bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Purley Station.
Mitcham to Caterham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Caterham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mitcham to Caterham is 11 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Mitcham to Caterham.
Book your Mitcham to Caterham train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1781+ hotels available in Caterham.
















