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How to get fromPaddington to Croydonby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Paddington to Croydon by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Farringdon Withouttrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to East Croydontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    36 min
    £8–16

  2. Drive  11.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paddington to Croydoncar car 11.9 mi
    31 min
    £3–5

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Paddington station to Elephant & Castle stationsubway subway Bakerloo
    2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Hogarth Crescentbus bus 468
    1h 26m
    £4–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Paddington to Croydontaxi taxi 11.9 mi
    31 min
    £55–70

  5. Line 36 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace to Victoria Stationbus bus 36
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to West Croydontrain train London Victoria - Epsom Downs / ...
    1h 5m
    £7–25

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Oxford Street to Hogarth Crescentbus bus N68
    1h 35m
    £4–5

Paddington to Croydon by train

Calendar1022Weekly Trains
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.6 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Paddington, England and Croydon, England?

You can take a train from London Paddington to East Croydon via Farringdon Without and Farringdon in around 36 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from New Oxford Street to Hogarth Crescent hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 54 min.

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