The cheapest and fastest trains from Blackwater to South Croydon
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
1 h 58 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Blackwater to South Croydon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Blackwater to South Croydon will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 2 trains that leave Blackwater for South Croydon 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 48 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 3 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
Blackwater to South Croydon train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 03:50 Blackwater | 1h40 | 05:30 South Croydon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:48 Blackwater | 1h58 | 06:46 South Croydon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Blackwater to South Croydon
Distance 48 km |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 04:37 |
Last train 23:09 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail from Blackwater to South Croydon trainsGreat Western Rail trains will get you between Blackwater and South Croydon from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Important Stations and Airports in Blackwater and South Croydon
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category B2 - step free access to both platforms but long route between platforms via roadbridge. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Contact local taxi companies for details of accessible taxis
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stop in Large car park
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 00:10 Saturday 05:50 - 23:35 Sunday 07:40 - 23:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Level access to both platforms via separate entrances. Long access route between platforms via street, steep in places (over 400m and gradient above 1:10). Assistance Meeting Point is between the toilets on platform 1.
- 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 1, Left of the Booking Hall
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting area is available on the concourse and shelters on both platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: To right of station building
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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