The average train between Bournemouth and East Croydon takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to East 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.
Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and East Croydon. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:10 PM which arrives into East Croydon at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Woking and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bournemouth to East 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 train from Bournemouth to East Croydon. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at East Croydon station via Woking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Bournemouth to East Croydon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to East Croydon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at East Croydon Tram Stop station.
Book your Bournemouth to East Croydon train tickets online with South Western Railway and London Tramlink.
The distance between Bournemouth and East Croydon is 144.6 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to East Croydon via Basingstoke and Clapham Junction in around 2h 46m.