What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Croydon?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Croydon is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Croydon?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Croydon is to train which takes 21 min and costs £7 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Croydon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road station and arriving at Hogarth Crescent. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Croydon?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to Croydon. However, there are services departing from London Waterloo and arriving at East Croydon via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Croydon?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Croydon is 12 miles. The road distance is 9.4 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Croydon without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs £7 - £16.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Croydon?

It takes approximately 21 min to get from Waterloo Station to Croydon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Croydon bus from?

Waterloo Station to Croydon bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Croydon train from?

Waterloo Station to Croydon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Croydon?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Croydon is to train which takes 21 min and costs £7 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 48 min.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Croydon bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Croydon bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Hogarth Crescent station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Croydon train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Croydon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Croydon?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Croydon is 9 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Waterloo Station to Croydon.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Croydon?

Book your Waterloo Station to Croydon train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Croydon?

There are 19376+ hotels available in Croydon.

Can I share a ride from Waterloo Station to Croydon?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Waterloo Station and Croydon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Waterloo Station to Croydon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Croydon by train, bus, taxi, car, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Clapham Junctiontrain London Waterloo - Hampton Court / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to East Croydontrain London Victoria - Reigate / ...
21 min
£7–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Hogarth Crescentbus N68
48 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waterloo Station to Croydontaxi 9.4 mi
25 min
£55–65
Drive 9.4 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Croydoncar 9.4 mi
25 min
£3–4
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Croydonrideshare 11.2 mi
55 min
£3

Waterloo Station to Croydon by train

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Distance: 11.6 mi
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Croydon, England?

You can take a train from London Waterloo to East Croydon via Clapham Junction in around 21 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Hogarth Crescent hourly, and the journey takes 45 min. Arriva UK also services this route hourly.

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