There are 5 ways to get from Stanstead to Croydon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clapham Junctiontrain Stratford
3h 50m£27–45Drive 74.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stanstead to Croydoncar 74.8 mi
1h 52m£19–27Bus, line 43 bus, train
- Take the bus from Scotchford Bridge to Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Groves Closebus 43 / ...
- Take the train from Colchester to Shenfieldtrain
- Take the train from Shenfield to Farringdon Withouttrain
4h 28mLine 43 bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Groves Closebus 43 / ...
- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clapham Junctiontrain
4h 15m£30–47Bus, line 108 bus, line 75 bus
- Take the bus from Thetford to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop Ubus
- Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Lewisham Stationbus 108
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Hogarth Crescentbus 75
6h 14m£25–88
Stanstead to Croydon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Croydon is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Croydon is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Scotchford Bridge and arriving at Hogarth Crescent via Bus Station, Thetford, Stratford City Bus Station and Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Stanstead and Croydon is 87 miles. The road distance is 75.2 miles.
The best way to get from Stanstead to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £27 - £45.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Stanstead to Croydon, including transfers.
Stanstead to Croydon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Thetford station.
The best way to get from Stanstead to Croydon is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £27 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 108 bus and line 75 bus, which costs £25 - £90 and takes 6h 14m.
Stanstead to Croydon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Croydon is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Stanstead to Croydon.
What companies run services between Stanstead, England and Croydon, England?
You can take a bus from Stanway Close to East Croydon via Bus Station, Sudbury (Suffolk), Marks Tey, Stratford (London), and Clapham Junction in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scotchford Bridge to Hogarth Crescent via Arc Shopping Centre, Bus Station, Thetford, London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U, Stratford City Bus Station, and Lewisham Station in around 6h 14m.
Train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Standard
- £10–15
Train from Colchester to Shenfield
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Standard
- £13–19
Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Standard
- £17–25
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Stratford (London) to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Off Peak
- £3–6
- Peak
- £4–7
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Shenfield to Farringdon Without
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £6–11
- Peak
- £9–13
- Phone
- 01787 310574
- Website
- felixcoaches.co.uk
Bus from Scotchford Bridge to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.felixcoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 102 0801
- services@hedingham.co.uk
- Website
- hedinghamandchambers.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Groves Close
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.hedinghamandchambers.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Thetford to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Thetford to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–55
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–55
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
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