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London to Croydon, Greater London by train

The journey from London to Croydon, Greater London by train is 8.96 mi and takes 0 hr 23 min. There are 31 connections per day, with the first departure at 12:02 AM and the last at 4:16 PM. It is possible to travel from London to Croydon, Greater London by train for as little as $12.29 or as much as $12.29. The best price for this journey is $12.29.

Lowest Price $12.29
Journey Duration 0 hr 23 min
Connection per Day 31
Lowest Price $12.29
Highest Price $12.29
First Departure 12:02 AM
Last Departure 4:16 PM
Distance 8.96 mi
Departure London
Arrival Croydon, Greater London
Carriers Thameslink, Southern

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Best time to book cheap train tickets from London to Croydon, Greater London

The cheapest London - Croydon, Greater London train tickets can be found for as low as $40.85 if you’re lucky, or $45.90 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $51.02.

Find the best day to travel to Croydon, Greater London by train

When travelling to Croydon, Greater London by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Thameslink and Southern from London to Croydon, Greater London
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London to Croydon, Greater London CO2 Emissions by Train

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Train
1.01kg
Bus
1.08kg
Flight
2.88kg
Car
2.31kg
What are the CO2 emissions from London to Croydon, Greater London by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between London and Croydon, Greater London are 1.01kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between London and Croydon, Greater London? By taking the train between London and Croydon, Greater London you will save 1.87kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 0.07kg compared to a bus and 1.3kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a train ticket from London to Croydon, Greater London?
A train ticket from London to Croydon, Greater London is $12.29. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $12.29.
What's the cheapest train ticket from London to Croydon, Greater London?
The cheapest ticket you can get from London to Croydon, Greater London is $12.29. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between London and Croydon, Greater London by train?
London to Croydon, Greater London is 8.96 mi.
How long does the train between London and Croydon, Greater London take?
London to Croydon, Greater London is on average 0 hr 23 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 0 hr 13 min.
Which companies operate from London to Croydon, Greater London?
The train journey from London to Croydon, Greater London is covered by 1 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: Thameslink and Southern.
How many train connections per day go from London to Croydon, Greater London?
London to Croydon, Greater London has 31 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from London to Croydon, Greater London leave?
The earliest train from London to Croydon, Greater London departs at 12:02 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from London to Croydon, Greater London depart?
The latest train from London to Croydon, Greater London departs at 4:16 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from London to Croydon, Greater London in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest train ticket we have found is $12.29 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from London to Croydon, Greater London?
There are on average 31 direct connection(s) from London to go to Croydon, Greater London.
What's the fastest journey time between London to Croydon, Greater London by train?
The fastest journey time by train between London and Croydon, Greater London is 0 hr 13 min.
Is there a direct train from London to Croydon, Greater London?
Yes, there is a direct train between London and Croydon, Greater London.
What are the CO2 emissions for London to Croydon, Greater London by train?
The train journey from London to Croydon, Greater London creates 1.01kg of CO2 emissions.

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