Bournemouth to Croydon by train

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Overview: trains from Bournemouth to Croydon

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bournemouth 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 05:12 View journey
Last train 23:12 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 3m View journey
Distance (km) 143
Trains / day 32 View all
Cheapest journey £64.63 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 38m
Train operators 8

Taking the train from Bournemouth to Croydon

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Cost of train tickets between Bournemouth and Croydon

The cheapest train tickets from Bournemouth to Croydon start at £64.39. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Bournemouth to Croydon is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Bournemouth to Croydon departure frequency and train timetable

With 32 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 05:12 and the last one is at 23:12. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:42, with the last one at 23:12.

Train duration for trips from Bournemouth to Croydon

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 3 minutes, crossing a total distance of 143 kilometres.

How far in advance Bournemouth and Croydon tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Bournemouth and Croydon are available 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

More information on train travel from Bournemouth to Croydon

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Croydon city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Bournemouth to Croydon

Want to know more about your journey from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Croydon spans 143 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.