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It takes an average of 5h 44m to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to South Croydon by train, over a distance of around 172 miles (276 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to South Croydon and tickets for this journey start from £54.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:55 | |
| Departure station | Manchester Piccadilly | |
| Arrival station | South Croydon | |
| Journey time | From 3h 46m | |
| Distance | 172 miles (276 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £54.50 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Southern, Thameslink, TransPennine Express |
Travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to South Croydon by train
Looking to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to South Croydon by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 44 minutes to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to South Croydon by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 46 minutes though. You'll usually find 1 train per day running along the 172 miles (276 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to South Croydon, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink to get to South 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 Manchester Piccadilly to South 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 £54.50.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to South Croydon?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.