The average bus between Hornchurch and Croydon takes 5h 21m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hornchurch to Croydon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Hornchurch and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Hornchurch is at 4:01 AM which arrives into Croydon at 1:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Romford Station and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hornchurch to Croydon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Hornchurch to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Hornchurch station and arriving at Croydon station via Aldwych / Drury Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Hornchurch to Croydon bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Romford Station.
Hornchurch to Croydon bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Hogarth Crescent station.
The distance between Hornchurch and Croydon is 29.2 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a bus from Devonshire Road to Hogarth Crescent via Romford Station and Aldwych / Drury Lane in around 3h 4m.