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How to get fromCentral Station, London to Croydonby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Central Station, London to Croydon by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to East Croydontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    37 min
    £6–14

  2. Line 91 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Killick Street to Kingsway / Holborn Stationbus bus N91 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway / Holborn Station to Hogarth Crescentbus bus N68
    1h 29m
    £3–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Central Station, London to Croydontaxi taxi 11.8 mi
    34 min
    £90–110

  4. Drive 11.8 mi

    1. Drive from Central Station, London to Croydoncar car 11.8 mi
    34 min
    £3–5

  5. Subway, line 50 bus

    1. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Stockwell stationsubway subway Northern
    2. Take the bus from Stockwell Station / Clapham Road to Hogarth Crescentbus bus 50
    1h 29m
    £6–23

Central Station, London to Croydon by foot and train

Calendar1008Weekly Services
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket£6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.8 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Central Station, London, England and Croydon, England?

Thameslink operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to East Croydon every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £6–14 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Central Station, London to Hogarth Crescent via Killick Street and Kingsway / Holborn Station in around 1h 29m.

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