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West Croydon to Acton Central by train

First train

08:05

Last train

10:35

Departure station

West Croydon

Arrival station

Acton Central

Journey time

From 1h 6m

Distance

11 miles (18 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

London Overground, South Western Railway, Southern

Taking the train from West Croydon to Acton Central in 1 hour 6 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from West Croydon to Acton Central? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 1 hour 7 minutes to travel the 11 miles (18 km) from West Croydon to Acton Central by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 6 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 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 South Western Railway, London Overground or Southern to Acton Central. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from West Croydon to Acton Central in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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 Acton Central by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from West Croydon to Acton Central? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between West Croydon and Acton Central by train?

The fastest journey time by train from West Croydon to Acton Central is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Is there a direct train from West Croydon to Acton Central?

No, there are no direct train services from West Croydon to Acton Central. Travelling from West Croydon to Acton Central by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from West Croydon to Acton Central leave?

The first train from West Croydon to Acton Central leaves at 08:05. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from West Croydon to Acton Central leave?

The last train from West Croydon to Acton Central leaves at 10:35. 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.

What's the distance between West Croydon and Acton Central by train?

Trains travelling from West Croydon to Acton Central cover a distance of around 11 miles (18 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Acton Central to West Croydon.

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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