Southampton, Hampshire to Croydon, Greater London from $25: 4 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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How to Get from Southampton to Croydon: Cheapest, Fastest and Best Way

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$25 by busBest price

106.2 kmDistance

1h 24m Fastest

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Southampton - Croydon operators

Explore transport companies operating between Southampton and Croydon, with prices starting at . These companies offer competitive pricing, flexible schedules, and comfortable travel experiences.

Train

Contact phone

0345 6000 650

Website

https://www.southwesternrailway.com/

Train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction

Average Duration

1h 11m

Estimated price

$40-100

Contact phone

+44 3451 27 29 20

Website

https://www.southernrailway.com/

Train from Southampton Central to Barnham

Average Duration

1h 2m

Estimated price

$17-24

Train from Barnham to East Croydon

Average Duration

1h 23m

Estimated price

$18-26

Bus

Contact phone

08717 81 81 81

Website

https://www.nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade to Heathrow Central Bus Station

Average Duration

2h 5m

Estimated price

$21-35

Contact phone

+44 1293 449191

Website

https://www.metrobus.co.uk/

Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Croydon Bus Station

Average Duration

1h 46m

Estimated price

$3-4

Southampton to Croydon: Overview of Bus, Train, Flight, and Car Trips

Traveling between Southampton and Croydon offers a variety of convenient options to suit your preferences, schedule, and budget. Whether you prioritize affordability, speed, or comfort, you’re sure to find the perfect way to travel without compromising on quality or convenience.

🚗 Embark on a picturesque road journey from Southampton to Croydon, spanning a driving distance of 133.6 km. Enjoy approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes of scenic views and smooth roads as you make your way to your destination. 💷 Budget-friendly options await for your trip, with car travel costs ranging from £21 to £32.

Average price

£21 - £31

🚆 There is no direct train from Southampton to Croydon. However, you can take a service from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction and then transfer to East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes. 🎫 The prices of a train between Southampton and Croydon can vary from £38 to £83, depending on the class and time of booking. 🗺️ Whether you choose a route with one or multiple transfers, the total distance between Southampton and Croydon is around 134-149 km.

Departure Point

Southampton Central station

Arrival Point

Clapham Junction station

🚌 There is no direct bus from Southampton to Croydon, with a journey time of approximately 4 hours including transfers. 🚉 Route 1 consists of taking a train towards London Waterloo from Southampton Central, transferring at Clapham Junction to another train towards Littlehampton, and finally arriving at East Croydon. 💰 The prices for a bus ticket between Croydon and Southampton range from £20 to £27, with National Express operating the service from Southampton and Metrobus serving the route to West Croydon Bus Station.

Departure Point

Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade

Arrival Point

West Croydon Bus Station