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How to get fromKings Cross to Croydonby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kings Cross to Croydon by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway / Holborn Station to Hogarth Crescentbus bus N68
    51 min
    £1–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kings Cross to Croydontaxi taxi 11.6 mi
    33 min
    £85–110

  4. Drive 11.6 mi

    1. Drive from Kings Cross to Croydoncar car 11.6 mi
    33 min
    £3–5

Kings Cross to Croydon by train

Calendar1009Weekly Trains
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket£6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.3 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Kings Cross, Greater 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, Abellio London operates a bus from Kingsway / Holborn Station to Hogarth Crescent hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 51 min. Arriva UK also services this route hourly.

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