The cheapest and fastest trains from Basingstoke station (BSK) to East Croydon (ECR)
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
70 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basingstoke station (BSK) 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 Basingstoke station (BSK) to East Croydon (ECR) will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
To travel from Basingstoke station (BSK) to East Croydon (ECR) you need to make at least one change.
L80267+
G2645818:350h57Basingstoke station (BSK)19:32East Croydon (ECR)£201One-way1 change
L80257+
G2645117:350h57Basingstoke station (BSK)18:32East Croydon (ECR)£201One-way1 change
L79447+
G2645517:571h05Basingstoke station (BSK)19:02East Croydon (ECR)£201One-way1 change
L80237+
G2643715:370h55Basingstoke station (BSK)16:32East Croydon (ECR)£201One-way1 change
L79976 · L83988+
C9314917:121h15Basingstoke station (BSK)18:27East Croydon (ECR)£201One-way2 changes
L80237+
G2643715:370h55Basingstoke station (BSK)16:32East Croydon (ECR)£201One-way1 change
L80267+
G2645818:350h57Basingstoke station (BSK)19:32East Croydon (ECR)£201One-way1 change
L80257+
G2645117:350h57Basingstoke station (BSK)18:32East Croydon (ECR)£201One-way1 change
L80247+
G2644416:350h57Basingstoke station (BSK)17:32East Croydon (ECR)£201One-way1 change
L79459+
G8815419:011h01Basingstoke station (BSK)20:02East Croydon (ECR)£201One-way1 change
Live departures
Basingstoke station (BSK) to East Croydon (ECR) train times
The table below shows live departures for Basingstoke station (BSK) to East Croydon (ECR) trains for today, Monday 25 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q77499+ X48837 | On time 16:36 Basingstoke station (BSK) | 0h57 | 17:33 East Croydon (ECR) | 1 change | |
Q77485+ X48784 | On time 16:57 Basingstoke station (BSK) | 1h00 | 17:57 East Croydon (ECR) | 1 change | |
Q77380+ X48661 | On time 17:36 Basingstoke station (BSK) | 0h57 | 18:33 East Croydon (ECR) | 1 change | |
Q77360+ X48619 | On time 17:57 Basingstoke station (BSK) | 1h00 | 18:57 East Croydon (ECR) | 1 change | |
Q77261+ X48555 | On time 18:36 Basingstoke station (BSK) | 0h57 | 19:33 East Croydon (ECR) | 1 change | |
Q77246+ X48522 | On time 18:57 Basingstoke station (BSK) | 0h58 | 19:55 East Croydon (ECR) | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 26 May | |||||
L78743+ G88363 | 6:36 Basingstoke station (BSK) | 1h03 | 7:39 East Croydon (ECR) | 1 change | |
L83244 · L81600 · L82383+ C82790 | 6:44 Basingstoke station (BSK) | 1h56 | 8:40 East Croydon (ECR) | 3 changes | |
L79323 · L80935+ G26158 | 6:51 Basingstoke station (BSK) | 1h31 | 8:22 East Croydon (ECR) | 2 changes | |
L78869 · L81629+ G26385 | 7:05 Basingstoke station (BSK) | 1h28 | 8:33 East Croydon (ECR) | 2 changes | |
L79916 · L78888+ G26160 | 7:15 Basingstoke station (BSK) | 1h37 | 8:52 East Croydon (ECR) | 2 changes | |
L79916 · L81602 · L82399+ G26284 | 7:15 Basingstoke station (BSK) | 1h55 | 9:10 East Croydon (ECR) | 3 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basingstoke station (BSK) to East Croydon (ECR)
Trains from Basingstoke station (BSK) to East Croydon (ECR) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:44, the last at 16:35. The fastest train covers the 70 km distance in 57m.
Distance 70 km |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 6:44 |
Last train 16:35 |
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Train companies: South Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Basingstoke station (BSK) to East Croydon (ECR) trainsSouth Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Basingstoke station (BSK) and East Croydon (ECR) from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Basingstoke station (BSK) to East Croydon (ECR) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basingstoke station (BSK) 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 Basingstoke station (BSK) and East Croydon (ECR)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:30 Saturday 06:00 - 21:30 Sunday 07:00 - 21:30
- Car Park: Premium
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. This station has step-free access to all platforms via lifts from the main entrance. The rear entrance has level access to Platforms 4 and 5 (and to other platforms via lifts) but is only open Monday-Friday 0600 until 1000 and from 1500 until 2345 (closed at weekends) - outside these times a stepped subway must be used. The alternative step-free route from the rear to the main entrance via the street is approximately 380m and includes missing dropped kerbs and sections of route without a pavement. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on all the platforms. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platforms 2/3 and Platform 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park and platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt, off Alencon Link
- 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.
