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Outbound fromDurham to East Croydon by train
It takes an average of 6h 24m to travel from Durham to East Croydon by train, over a distance of around 243 miles (391 km). There are normally 4 trains per day travelling from Durham to East Croydon and tickets for this journey start from £49.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:11 | |
| Departure station | Durham | |
| Arrival station | East Croydon | |
| Journey time | From 3h 31m | |
| Distance | 243 miles (391 km) | |
| Frequency | 4 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £49.80 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Travelling from Durham to East Croydon by train
Looking to travel from Durham to East Croydon by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 6 hours 24 minutes to travel from Durham to East Croydon by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 31 minutes though. You'll usually find 4 trains per day running along the 243 miles (391 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to East Croydon, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink to get to East Croydon. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Durham to East Croydon in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £49.80.
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Cheap train tickets from Durham to East Croydon
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Durham to East Croydon is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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