What is the cheapest way to get from Croydon to Forest Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Forest Hill is to bus which costs £1 - £21 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Forest Hill?

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Forest Hill is to train which takes 7 min and costs £1 - £5.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Forest Hill?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Norwood Junction Station station and arriving at Forest Hill Station /London Rd station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Forest Hill?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Crystal Palace and arriving at Forest Hill. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Croydon to Forest Hill?

The distance between Croydon and Forest Hill is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Croydon to Forest Hill without a car?

The best way to get from Croydon to Forest Hill without a car is to train which takes 7 min and costs £1 - £5.

How long does it take to get from Croydon to Forest Hill?

The train from Crystal Palace to Forest Hill takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Forest Hill bus from?

Croydon to Forest Hill bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Norwood Junction Station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Forest Hill train from?

Croydon to Forest Hill train services, operated by Southern, depart from Crystal Palace station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Forest Hill?

The best way to get from Croydon to Forest Hill is to train which takes 7 min and costs £1 - £5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £21 and takes 25 min.

Where does the Croydon to Forest Hill bus arrive?

Croydon to Forest Hill bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Forest Hill Station /London Rd.

Where does the Croydon to Forest Hill train arrive?

Croydon to Forest Hill train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Forest Hill station.

How do I get a train ticket from Croydon to Forest Hill?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Croydon to Forest Hill?

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Where can I stay near Forest Hill?

There are 21224+ hotels available in Forest Hill.

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There are 5 ways to get from Croydon to Forest Hill by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Crystal Palace to Forest Hilltrain London Victoria - London Bridge / ...
7 min
£1–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Norwood Junction Station to Forest Hill Station /London Rdbus 197
25 min
£1–21
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Croydon to Forest Hilltaxi 5 mi
13 min
£30–40
Walk
1. Take the walk from Croydon to Forest Hillwalk 5.3 mi
1h 42m
Train via West Croydon
1. Take the train from West Croydon to Crystal Palacetrain West Croydon - London Victoria
2. Take the train from Crystal Palace to Forest Hilltrain London Victoria - London Bridge / ...
36 min
£3–8

Croydon to Forest Hill by train

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Distance: 2.1 mi
Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Croydon, England and Forest Hill, Greater London, England?

Southern operates a train from Crystal Palace to Forest Hill every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 7 min. London Overground also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Norwood Junction Station to Forest Hill Station /London Rd every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–21 and the journey takes 25 min. Stagecoach London also services this route every 10 minutes.

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