The cheapest and fastest trains from Ashford International (AFK) to East Croydon (ECR)
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 41 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
72 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ashford International (AFK) to East Croydon (ECR) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ashford International (AFK) to East Croydon (ECR) will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 2 trains that leave Ashford International (AFK) for East Croydon (ECR) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 72 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Live departures
Ashford International (AFK) to East Croydon (ECR) train times
The table below shows live departures for Ashford International (AFK) to East Croydon (ECR) trains for today, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:44 Ashford International (AFK) | 1h14 | 06:58 East Croydon (ECR) | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:13 Ashford International (AFK) | 1h15 | 07:28 East Croydon (ECR) | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:15 Ashford International (AFK) | 1h33 | 07:48 East Croydon (ECR) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ashford International (AFK) to East Croydon (ECR)
Trains from Ashford International (AFK) to East Croydon (ECR) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 11:02. The fastest train covers the 72 km distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 72 km |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 11:02 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Ashford International (AFK) to East Croydon (ECR) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Ashford International (AFK) and East Croydon (ECR) from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ashford International (AFK) to East Croydon (ECR) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ashford International (AFK) to East Croydon (ECR) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at East Croydon (ECR), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Ashford International (AFK) and East Croydon (ECR)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 21:30 Sunday 06:00 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Car Park A
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: These are located in the booking hall on the domestic side of the station. They are also located in the subway adjacent to the gateline on the international side of the station.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: on platform 1/2 there is a heated waiting room on platform 5/6 there is a heated waiting shelter The Station has a range of perch and standard height seating on all platforms.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: behind bus stop front of station
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the station forecourt outside the booking hall.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Lifts to overbridge from all platforms and side entrance. Long steep ramps to platforms from main entrance. (over 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Information Point on station concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms and covered waiting areas on each platform
- Storage location: Station front, opposite Platform 6
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses pick up / drop off at the bus stop on Dingwall Road.
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