It takes an average of 3h 44m to travel from Bournemouth to Croydon by train, over a distance of around 89 miles (143 km). There are normally 78 trains per day travelling from Bournemouth to Croydon and tickets for this journey start from £18 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:12 | |
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Last train | 23:12 | |
Departure station | Bournemouth | |
Arrival station | Croydon | |
Journey time | From 2h 6m | |
Distance | 89 miles (143 km) | |
Frequency | 78 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £18 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, London Overground, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern |
Thinking about taking the train from Bournemouth to Croydon? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 44 minutes to travel the 89 miles (143 km) from Bournemouth to Croydon by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 6 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 78 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change 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 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 Bournemouth to Croydon in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £18.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
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The average journey time by train between Bournemouth and Croydon is 3 hours and 44 minutes, with around 78 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Bournemouth to Croydon is 2 hours and 6 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Bournemouth to Croydon can start from as little as £18 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Bournemouth to Croydon. Travelling from Bournemouth to Croydon by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Bournemouth to Croydon leaves at 04:12. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Bournemouth to Croydon leaves at 23:12. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Bournemouth to Croydon cover a distance of around 89 miles (143 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Croydon to Bournemouth.
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