Manchester to Croydon by train
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Overview: trains from Manchester to Croydon
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Manchester to Croydon train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Manchester to Croydon by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Manchester to Croydon take around 2 hours and 56 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 275 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Manchester is scheduled to depart at around 05:05. The last departure is usually at around 23:50 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Manchester at around 05:25, with the last train leaving at around 22:28. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 45 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 20 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$102.05.
We think any time is a great time to visit Croydon, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Croydon.
Is there a direct train from Manchester to Croydon?
The journey between Manchester and Croydon usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Manchester to Croydon every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Manchester to Croydon?
The Manchester to Croydon train travel takes about 2 hours and 56 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Manchester to Croydon train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Croydon leaving Manchester at around 05:05 and the last train leaving at around 23:50 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Manchester at around 05:25, with the final departure at 22:28.
Other train journeys from Manchester
- From Manchester to Edinburgh From CA$44.85
- From Manchester to York From CA$25.35
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- From Manchester to Peterborough From CA$43.55
- From Manchester to Nuneaton From CA$52.00
- From Manchester to Birmingham From CA$18.85
- From Manchester to Wolverhampton From CA$29.25
Other train journeys to Croydon
- From Brighton to Croydon From CA$31.85
- From Eastbourne to Croydon From CA$14.95
- From London to Croydon From CA$15.60
- From Birmingham to Croydon From CA$66.95
- From Basingstoke to Croydon From CA$45.86
- From Crawley to Croydon From CA$16.98
- From Redhill to Croydon From CA$20.38
- From Southampton to Croydon From CA$40.30
- From Woking to Croydon From CA$18.87
- From Leeds to Croydon From CA$81.90
- From Horley to Croydon From CA$10.19
- From Norwich to Croydon From CA$25.35
- From Norwood to Croydon From CA$6.23
- From Luton to Croydon From CA$24.05
- From Hastings to Croydon From CA$18.85
Other train journeys from Croydon
- From Croydon to Brighton From CA$18.85
- From Croydon to Eastbourne From CA$18.85
- From Croydon to London From CA$15.60
- From Croydon to Tonbridge From CA$25.35
- From Croydon to Birmingham From CA$66.95
- From Croydon to Crawley From CA$12.35
- From Croydon to Leeds From CA$126.75
- From Croydon to Redhill From CA$10.19
- From Croydon to Norwood From CA$6.42
- From Croydon to Southampton From CA$33.15
- From Croydon to Basingstoke From CA$45.29
- From Croydon to Chichester From CA$14.95
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