What is the cheapest way to get from Croydon to Central London?

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Central London is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Central London?

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Central London is to taxi which takes 33 min and costs £70 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Central London?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon station to Central London. However, there are services departing from West Croydon Bus Station and arriving at Challis Road via Kingston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Central London?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Central London. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Brentford via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.

How far is it from Croydon to Central London?

The distance between Croydon and Central London is 15 miles. The road distance is 14.8 miles.

How do I travel from Croydon to Central London without a car?

The best way to get from Croydon to Central London without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs £6 - £14.

How long does it take to get from Croydon to Central London?

It takes approximately 45 min to get from Croydon to Central London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Central London bus from?

Croydon to Central London bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Central London train from?

Croydon to Central London train services, operated by Southern, depart from East Croydon station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Central London?

The best way to get from Croydon to Central London is to train which takes 45 min and costs £6 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus and line 65 bus, which costs and takes 2h 1m.

Where does the Croydon to Central London bus arrive?

Croydon to Central London bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Kingston Station.

Where does the Croydon to Central London train arrive?

Croydon to Central London train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Central London?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Central London is 15 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Croydon to Central London.

How do I get a train ticket from Croydon to Central London?

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Where can I stay near Central London?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Clapham Junctiontrain East Grinstead - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Brentfordtrain London Waterloo - Woking / ...
45 min
£6–13
Drive 14.8 mi
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1. Drive from Croydon to Central Londoncar 14.8 mi
33 min
£4–6
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Hogarth Crescent to Holborn Stationbus N68
2. Take the subway from Holborn station to Northfields stationsubway Piccadilly
1h 27m
£7–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Croydon to Central Londontaxi 14.8 mi
33 min
£70–85
Bus, line 65 bus
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Kingston Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Kingston Station to Challis Roadbus N65 / ...
2h 1m

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Distance: 14.5 mi
Duration: 45 min

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

You can take a train from East Croydon to Brentford via Clapham Junction in around 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Challis Road via Kingston Station in around 2h 1m.

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