Going from Tonbridge to Croydon by train

About to set off from Tonbridge to Croydon by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost for travel between Tonbridge and Croydon

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$18.50, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Tonbridge to Croydon daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Croydon on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 40 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 06:08: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 18:51: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 06:19: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:49: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 29 minutes: frequency of train departures

Travel time and distance between Tonbridge and Croydon

The route’s fastest journey takes 29 minutes, covering a total of 33 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Tonbridge to Croydon trains

Tickets for travel to Croydon along this route are available for purchase 3 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Further insights on trains from Tonbridge to Croydon

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Croydon city guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the travel distance between Tonbridge and Croydon by train?

The total journey from Tonbridge to Croydon is 33 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Tonbridge to Croydon?

The lowest price on this route is US$18.50. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .

How far in advance can I book my Tonbridge to Croydon train tickets?

Tickets for this route become available 3 months before the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Tonbridge to Croydon by train?

The fastest journey is 29 minutes.