There are 5 ways to get from South Croydon (Station) to Waterloo Station by train, bus, taxi, car, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from South Croydon to London Bridgetrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
29 min£7–13Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Swan & Sugar Loaf to Waterloo Station / Tenison Waybus N68
1h 2m£2Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Croydon (Station) to Waterloo Stationtaxi 10.9 mi
29 min£100–130Drive 10.9 mi
- Drive from South Croydon (Station) to Waterloo Stationcar 10.9 mi
29 min£3–4Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Croydon to London11.2 mi
1h 12m£3
South Croydon (Station) to Waterloo Station by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Croydon (Station) to Waterloo Station is to bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from South Croydon (Station) to Waterloo Station is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs £100 - £130.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Swan & Sugar Loaf and arriving at Waterloo Station / Tenison Way station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.
No, there is no direct train from South Croydon (Station) to Waterloo Station. However, there are services departing from South Croydon and arriving at London Waterloo East via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between South Croydon (Station) and Waterloo Station is 13 miles. The road distance is 10.9 miles.
The best way to get from South Croydon (Station) to Waterloo Station without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs £6 - £14.
It takes approximately 29 min to get from South Croydon (Station) to Waterloo Station, including transfers.
South Croydon (Station) to Waterloo Station bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Swan & Sugar Loaf station.
South Croydon (Station) to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from South Croydon station.
The best way to get from South Croydon (Station) to Waterloo Station is to train which takes 29 min and costs £6 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 1h 2m.
What companies run services between South Croydon (Station), England and Waterloo Station, England?
Thameslink operates a train from South Croydon to London Bridge hourly. Tickets cost £5–12 and the journey takes 19 min. Southern also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Swan & Sugar Loaf to Waterloo Station / Tenison Way hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 57 min.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from South Croydon to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–12
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from South Croydon to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–12
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Swan & Sugar Loaf to Waterloo Station / Tenison Way
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Croydon to London
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- £100–130
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
South Croydon (Station) to Waterloo Station bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Waterloo Station / Tenison Way.
South Croydon (Station) to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Croydon (Station) to Waterloo Station is 11 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from South Croydon (Station) to Waterloo Station.
Book your South Croydon (Station) to Waterloo Station train tickets online with Omio.
There are 21994+ hotels available in Waterloo Station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between South Croydon (Station) and Waterloo Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.