There are 4 ways to get from Poplar to Croydon by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Poplar to Bank DLR StationDlr
- Take the train from London Bridge to East CroydonCambridge - Brighton / ...
35 min£8–20Drive 12.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poplar to Croydon12.4 mi
31 min£3–5Line 108 bus, line 75 bus
- Take the bus from Chrisp Street Market to Lewisham Station108
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Hogarth Crescent75
1h 45m£5–44Taxi
- Take the taxi from Poplar to Croydon12.4 mi
31 min£70–85
Poplar to Croydon by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poplar to Croydon is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Poplar to Croydon is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs £70 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Poplar to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Chrisp Street Market and arriving at Hogarth Crescent via Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Poplar to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Poplar and arriving at East Croydon via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between Poplar and Croydon is 14 miles. The road distance is 12.5 miles.
The best way to get from Poplar to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 35 min and costs £7 - £20.
It takes approximately 35 min to get from Poplar to Croydon, including transfers.
Poplar to Croydon bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Chrisp Street Market station.
Poplar to Croydon train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Poplar station.
The best way to get from Poplar to Croydon is to train which takes 35 min and costs £7 - £20. Alternatively, you can line 108 bus and line 75 bus, which costs £4 - £45 and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Poplar, England and Croydon, England?
You can take a train from Poplar to East Croydon via Bank DLR Station and London Bridge in around 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chrisp Street Market to Hogarth Crescent via Lewisham Station in around 1h 45m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Poplar to Bank DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £1–3
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–17
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Chrisp Street Market to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
Bus from Lewisham Station to Hogarth Crescent
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- £70–85
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
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
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Poplar to Croydon bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Lewisham Station.
Poplar to Croydon train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bank DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poplar to Croydon is 12 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Poplar to Croydon.
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