Is there a direct train from Bournemouth to Croydon?

The journey between Bournemouth and Croydon usually involves 8 changes of train.We usually find at least one departure on the route from Bournemouth to Croydon every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Bournemouth to Croydon?

The Bournemouth to Croydon train travel takes about 2 hours and 3 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Bournemouth to Croydon train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Croydon leaving Bournemouth at around 05:12 and the last train leaving at around 23:12.At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Bournemouth at around 05:42, with the final departure at 23:12.

Bournemouth to Croydon by train

First train

05:12
Last train

23:12

Avg changes

1
Fastest journey

2hr 3m

Distance

143 kilometres
Trains per day

31

Avg. journey time

2hr 38m
Train operators

Taking the train from Bournemouth to Croydon

Ready to book a trip from Bournemouth to Croydon by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of train tickets between Bournemouth and Croydon

The cheapest train tickets from Bournemouth to Croydon start at €73.33. 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 31 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 34 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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Bournemouth to Croydon by train?

The train journey between Bournemouth and Croydon spans 143 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Bournemouth to Croydon?

The lowest price on this route is €73.33. 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 Bournemouth to Croydon train tickets?

You can start booking tickets for this route 5 and a half months in advance.

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

The fastest journey is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

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