Croydon to Loughborough by train

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Overview: trains from Croydon to Loughborough

Find the key information for travelling by train from Croydon to Loughborough, 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 05:47 View journey
Last train 22:13 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 58m View journey
Distance (km) 174
Trains / day 53 View all
Cheapest journey £72.50 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 22m
Train operators 6

Explore Croydon to Loughborough by train

Thinking about travelling from Croydon to Loughborough by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Cost of train tickets between Croydon and Loughborough

The cheapest train tickets from Croydon to Loughborough start at £72.50. 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 Croydon to Loughborough is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 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.

Train schedule for travel between Croydon and Loughborough

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 53 trains make this journey of 174 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Croydon is at 05:47 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:13.

During the weekend, 07:25 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:08 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 15 minutes.

Average train travel time from Croydon to Loughborough

The quickest time by train is 1 hour and 58 minutes, travelling a total distance of 174 kilometres.

When are tickets between Croydon and Loughborough available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Croydon and Loughborough can be purchased 4 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making the most of your trip to Loughborough

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Loughborough.

FAQs about the train journey from Croydon to Loughborough

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

The train journey between Croydon and Loughborough covers 174 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.