There are 6 ways to get from Waddon Station to Merstham by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 289 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Waddon to Purley Station289
- Take the train from Purley to MersthamLondon Victoria - Horsham / ...
38 min£5–11Drive 8.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waddon Station to Merstham8.3 mi
15 min£3Train
- Take the train from East Croydon to MersthamLondon Bridge - Three Bridges / ...
41 min£5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waddon Station to Merstham8.3 mi
15 min£45–60Line 119 bus, train
- Take the bus from Stafford Road to East Croydon Rail Station119
- Take the train from East Croydon to MersthamLondon Bridge - Three Bridges / ...
42 min£7–10Line 407 bus
- Take the bus from Alton Road to Purley / Downlands Precinct407
1h 5m
Waddon Station to Merstham by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waddon Station to Merstham is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Waddon Station to Merstham is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £45 - £60.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from East Croydon and arriving at Merstham. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
The distance between Waddon Station and Merstham is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.3 miles.
The best way to get from Waddon Station to Merstham without a car is to line 289 bus and train which takes 38 min and costs £5 - £11.
It takes approximately 38 min to get from Waddon Station to Merstham, including transfers.
Waddon Station to Merstham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
The best way to get from Waddon Station to Merstham is to train which takes 41 min and costs £5 - £8. Alternatively, you can line 407 bus, which costs and takes 1h 5m.
Waddon Station to Merstham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Merstham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waddon Station to Merstham is 8 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Waddon Station to Merstham.
What companies run services between Waddon Station, England and Merstham, England?
Thameslink operates a train from East Croydon to Merstham every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 14 min. Southern also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Alton Road to Purley / Downlands Precinct every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 32 min.
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- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Purley to Merstham
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £4–6
Train from East Croydon to Merstham
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £5–8
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Purley to Merstham
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–8
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £2–4
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £5–8
Train from East Croydon to Merstham
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Waddon to Purley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Stafford Road to East Croydon Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Alton Road to Purley / Downlands Precinct
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- £45–60
Croydon Local Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 8681 3333
Croydon Cars MiniCab Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4000
- Website
- croydoncar.co.uk
Croydon Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 6094
- Website
- croydonairporttransfer.co.uk
Cabhoo Minicabs Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4545
Rosehill Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8641 3535
- Website
- rosehillcars.co.uk
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