What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Croydon?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Croydon is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Croydon?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Croydon is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Croydon?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Croydon station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at West Croydon Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Croydon?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at East Croydon via Basingstoke and Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Southampton to Croydon?

The distance between Southampton and Croydon is 83 miles. The road distance is 77.1 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to Croydon without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £30 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Croydon?

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Southampton to Croydon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Croydon bus from?

Southampton to Croydon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Croydon train from?

Southampton to Croydon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Croydon?

The best way to get from Southampton to Croydon is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £30 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Southampton to Croydon bus arrive?

Southampton to Croydon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Southampton to Croydon train arrive?

Southampton to Croydon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Croydon?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Croydon is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Southampton to Croydon.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to Croydon?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southampton to Croydon?

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Where can I stay near Croydon?

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There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to Croydon by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Basingstoketrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain Southampton Central - London Waterloo / ...
2h 4m
£34–83
Drive 76.6 mi
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1. Drive from Southampton to Croydoncar 76.6 mi
1h 40m
£19–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Croydon Bus Stationbus Sl7
3h 47m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road to Hogarth Crescentbus N68
2h 21m
£33–76
Train via Barnham
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain Southampton Central - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from Barnham to East Croydontrain Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
2h 46m
£47–96

Southampton to Croydon by train

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Distance: 82.7 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to East Croydon via Basingstoke and Clapham Junction in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to West Croydon Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h 47m.

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