What is the cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Croydon?

The cheapest way to get from East Midlands to Croydon is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Midlands to Croydon?

The fastest way to get from East Midlands to Croydon is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £70 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between East Midlands and Croydon?

No, there is no direct bus from East Midlands to Croydon station. However, there are services departing from Brooksby College and arriving at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals via St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between East Midlands and Croydon?

No, there is no direct train from East Midlands to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Melton Mowbray and arriving at East Croydon via Leicester and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from East Midlands to Croydon?

The distance between East Midlands and Croydon is 132 miles. The road distance is 121.5 miles.

How do I travel from East Midlands to Croydon without a car?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £70 - £120.

How long does it take to get from East Midlands to Croydon?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from East Midlands to Croydon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Croydon bus from?

East Midlands to Croydon bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Brooksby College station.

Where do I catch the East Midlands to Croydon train from?

East Midlands to Croydon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from East Midlands to Croydon?

The best way to get from East Midlands to Croydon is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the East Midlands to Croydon bus arrive?

East Midlands to Croydon bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Haymarket Bus Station.

Where does the East Midlands to Croydon train arrive?

East Midlands to Croydon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from East Midlands to Croydon?

Yes, the driving distance between East Midlands to Croydon is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from East Midlands to Croydon.

Where can I stay near Croydon?

There are 19960+ hotels available in Croydon.

East Midlands to Croydon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from East Midlands to Croydon by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to East Croydontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2h 16m
£70–113
Drive 120.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Midlands to Croydoncar 120.8 mi
2h 50m
£30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brooksby College to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 5A / ...
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
5h 37m
£38–78
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Melton Mowbray to Peterboroughtrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to East Croydontrain Peterborough - Horsham
3h 3m
£75–132

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Distance: 131 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between East Midlands, England and Croydon, England?

You can take a vehicle from East Midlands to East Croydon via Melton Mowbray, Leicester, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from East Midlands to East Croydon via Brooksby College, Haymarket Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 5h 37m.

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