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How to get fromBournemouth to South Croydonby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to South Croydon by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2h 24m
    £45–91
  2. Drive  103.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bournemouth to South Croydoncar car 103.1 mi
    2h 2m
    £26–37
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus bus Sl7
    4h 4m
  4. Train via Basingstoke

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Basingstoketrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain train Yeovil Junction - London Waterloo / ...
    2h 26m
    £40–86
  5. Bus via London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk061
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus bus Sl7
    4h 39m

Bournemouth to South Croydon by train and subway

Calendar232Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and South Croydon, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo hourly. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to East Croydon Rail Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 4m.

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