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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | East Croydon | Battersea Park | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | East Croydon | Battersea Park | Fastest | ||||
| Train | East Croydon | Battersea Park | No tags | ||||
| Train | East Croydon | Battersea Park | No tags | ||||
| Train | East Croydon | Battersea Park | No tags |
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Get from Croydon to London
The journey takes about 42 minutes, and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Croydon to London by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Croydon to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Croydon to London start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £10. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Croydon to London?
The average train journey time from Croydon to London is 42m, covering a distance of 13 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 19m and is operated by Southern.
Which train operators serve the Croydon to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from ThamesLink, Southern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Croydon to London?
The earliest train from Croydon to London departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 15:33.
Which is the best train operator from Croydon to London?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Croydon to London?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Croydon to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Croydon to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is ThamesLink, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Croydon to London was searched and found on 14 Feb 2026 with a price of £7To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Croydon to London as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £7 to £26 for a train ticket from Croydon to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £7, which is on 2026-02-14.
