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

The cheapest way to get from Southwark to Croydon is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southwark to Croydon is to train which takes 19 min and costs £5 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Southwark and Croydon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Borough Road and arriving at Hogarth Crescent. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Southwark and Croydon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Blackfriars and arriving at East Croydon. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Southwark to Croydon?

The distance between Southwark and Croydon is 12 miles. The road distance is 9.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southwark to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs £5 - £12.

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

The train from London Blackfriars to East Croydon takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Southwark to Croydon bus from?

Southwark to Croydon bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Borough Road station.

Where do I catch the Southwark to Croydon train from?

Southwark to Croydon train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Blackfriars station.

Train or bus from Southwark to Croydon?

The best way to get from Southwark to Croydon is to train which takes 19 min and costs £5 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 8m.

Where does the Southwark to Croydon bus arrive?

Southwark to Croydon bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Hogarth Crescent station.

Where does the Southwark to Croydon train arrive?

Southwark to Croydon train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at East Croydon station.

Can I drive from Southwark to Croydon?

Yes, the driving distance between Southwark to Croydon is 10 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Southwark to Croydon.

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

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Where can I stay near Croydon?

There are 19960+ hotels available in Croydon.

Can I share a ride from Southwark to Croydon?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Southwark and Croydon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Southwark to Croydon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Southwark to Croydon by train, bus, rideshare, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to East Croydontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
19 min
£5–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Borough Road to Hogarth Crescentbus 468
1h 8m
£1–3
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from London to Croydonrideshare 11.2 mi
40 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southwark to Croydontaxi 9.6 mi
26 min
£90–120
Drive 9.6 mi
1. Drive from Southwark to Croydoncar 9.6 mi
26 min
£3–4

Southwark to Croydon by train

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Distance: 11.5 mi
Duration: 19 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from London Blackfriars to East Croydon every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £5–11 and the journey takes 19 min. Southern also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Borough Road to Hogarth Crescent every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Abellio London also services this route every 3 hours.

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