4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to South Croydon
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
2 h 59 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol 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 Bristol to South Croydon will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
To travel from Bristol to South Croydon you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Travel Information
Compare coach for Bristol to South Croydon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to South Croydon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £93.
Distance: 174 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£93 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bristol to South Croydon train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to South Croydon trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L16745+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+P25372 | On time 09:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h14 | 12:14 Sanderstead (SNR) | 2 changes | |
| C74922+L16824+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+P25372 | On time 09:15 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h59 | 12:14 Sanderstead (SNR) | 3 changes | |
| P30107+P61189+P25382 | On time 09:22 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h52 | 13:14 Sanderstead (SNR) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to South Croydon
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bristol to South Croydon run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £93 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 22:09. The fastest train covers the 174 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 174 km |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £93 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 15m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 22:09 |
FAQs: Bristol to South Croydon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to South Croydon 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 South Croydon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and South Croydon
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental- 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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