There are 4 ways to get from East Croydon to Royal Docks by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from East Croydon to London Bridgetrain
- Take the subway from London Bridge station to Canning Town stationsubway
- Take the train from Canning Town DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Stationtrain Dlr
35 min£12–33Line 75 bus, line 129 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park Lane / Fairfield Halls to Lewisham Centrebus 75
- Take the bus from Lewisham Centre to London City Airportbus 129
2h 8m£3–47Taxi
- Take the taxi from East Croydon to Royal Dockstaxi 13.9 mi
37 min£80–100Drive 13.9 mi
- Drive from East Croydon to Royal Dockscar 13.9 mi
37 min£4–5
East Croydon to Royal Docks by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Croydon to Royal Docks is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from East Croydon to Royal Docks is to train and subway which takes 35 min and costs £12 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from East Croydon to Royal Docks. However, there are services departing from Park Lane / Fairfield Halls and arriving at London City Airport via Lewisham Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from East Croydon to Royal Docks station. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at London City Airport DLR Station via London Bridge station and Canning Town DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between East Croydon and Royal Docks is 18 miles. The road distance is 14 miles.
The best way to get from East Croydon to Royal Docks without a car is to train and subway which takes 35 min and costs £12 - £35.
It takes approximately 35 min to get from East Croydon to Royal Docks, including transfers.
East Croydon to Royal Docks bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Park Lane / Fairfield Halls station.
East Croydon to Royal Docks train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
East Croydon to Royal Docks bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Lewisham Centre station.
What companies run services between East Croydon, England and Royal Docks, England?
You can take a vehicle from East Croydon to London City Airport via Park Lane / Fairfield Halls and Lewisham Centre in around 2h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from East Croydon to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from East Croydon to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from London Bridge station to Canning Town station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–19
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Canning Town DLR Station to London City Airport DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Park Lane / Fairfield Halls to Lewisham Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Lewisham Centre to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- £80–100
Cabhoo Minicabs Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4545
Croydon Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 6094
- Website
- croydonairporttransfer.co.uk
Croydon Cars MiniCab Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4000
- Website
- croydoncar.co.uk
Croydon Local Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 8681 3333
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More Questions & Answers
East Croydon to Royal Docks train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Croydon to Royal Docks is 14 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from East Croydon to Royal Docks.
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