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Outbound fromEast Croydon to Bristol Parkway by train
It takes an average of 3h 11m to travel from East Croydon to Bristol Parkway by train, over a distance of around 106 miles (170 km). There are normally 64 trains per day travelling from East Croydon to Bristol Parkway and tickets for this journey start from £36.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:18 | |
| Departure station | East Croydon | |
| Arrival station | Bristol Parkway | |
| Journey time | From 2h 6m | |
| Distance | 106 miles (170 km) | |
| Frequency | 64 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £36.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, London Overground, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern |
About the train journey from East Croydon to Bristol Parkway
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The train from East Croydon to Bristol Parkway usually takes 3 hours 11 minutes on average to travel 106 miles (170 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 2 hours 6 minutes. You can expect to find 64 trains per day running on this popular route. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Bristol Parkway, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. During your journey, you're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Thameslink, as these are the main train operators on this route.
You can save money on train tickets from East Croydon to Bristol Parkway if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from £36.50. You can also travel Off-Peak – tickets are usually cheaper during quieter times on weekdays and weekends – or get a Railcard and save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
If you want to know more about the journey, scroll up for timetables and live train times, or keep reading for tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
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Cheap train tickets from East Croydon to Bristol Parkway
Book in advance
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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 East Croydon to Bristol Parkway 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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