Liverpool to Croydon by train

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Overview: trains from Liverpool to Croydon

Find the key information for travelling by train from Liverpool to Croydon, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 03:38 View journey
Last train 23:38 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr View journey
Distance (km) 299
Trains / day 30 View all
Cheapest journey CA$124.80 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 34m
Train operators 7

Travelling by train from Liverpool to Croydon

Ready to travel from Liverpool to Croydon by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost from Liverpool to Croydon

Ready to book tickets from Liverpool to Croydon? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Liverpool and Croydon typically run CA$124.80.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 and a half months in advance.

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Liverpool to Croydon departure frequency and train timetable

With 30 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 31 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 03:38 and the last one is at 20:51. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:29, with the last one at 23:38.

How long does the train from Liverpool to Croydon take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 3 hours, with trains covering a total distance of 299 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Liverpool and Croydon?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Additional information on train travel from Liverpool to Croydon

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Croydon city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Liverpool to Croydon

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

The train journey between Liverpool and Croydon spans 299 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.