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Outbound fromBanbury to East Croydon by train
It takes an average of 2h 34m to travel from Banbury to East Croydon by train, over a distance of around 71 miles (114 km). There are normally 15 trains per day travelling from Banbury to East Croydon and tickets for this journey start from £30.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:04 | |
| Departure station | Banbury | |
| Arrival station | East Croydon | |
| Journey time | From 2h 18m | |
| Distance | 71 miles (114 km) | |
| Frequency | 15 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £30.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern, Chiltern Railways |
Taking the train from Banbury to East Croydon in 2 hours 18 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Banbury to East Croydon? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 34 minutes to travel the 71 miles (114 km) from Banbury to East Croydon by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 18 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 15 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Thameslink to East Croydon. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Banbury to East Croydon in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £30.90. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to East Croydon by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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