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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Croydon
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 04 Oct
Cheapest price on 04 Oct
£59
Average ticket price on 04 Oct
£71
Fastest journey on 04 Oct
2 h 52 m
Average journey duration on 04 Oct
3 h 8 m
Trains on 04 Oct
5
Distance
214 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Croydon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Croydon will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
Fast trains
To travel from Cardiff to Croydon you need to make at least 2 changes.
C33109+
C02764+
C3745311:202h52Cardiff Central (CDF)14:12East Croydon (ECR)£591One-way2 changes- C50038+
Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+
G263038:503h13Cardiff Central (CDF)12:03East Croydon (ECR)£591One-way2 changes - C00123+C02761+C3780510:202h52Cardiff Central (CDF)13:12East Croydon (ECR)£591One-way2 changes
- C00165+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+G884199:353h03Cardiff Central (CDF)12:38East Croydon (ECR)£591One-way2 changes
- W34979 · C05988+W45765+C3743410:253h41Cardiff Central (CDF)14:06East Croydon (ECR)£1201One-way3 changes
- C33109+C02764+C3745311:202h52Cardiff Central (CDF)14:12East Croydon (ECR)£591One-way2 changes
- C00123+C02761+C3780510:202h52Cardiff Central (CDF)13:12East Croydon (ECR)£591One-way2 changes
- C00165+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+G884199:353h03Cardiff Central (CDF)12:38East Croydon (ECR)£591One-way2 changes
- C50038+Tube from London Paddington to London Victoria+G263038:503h13Cardiff Central (CDF)12:03East Croydon (ECR)£591One-way2 changes
- W34979 · C05988+W45765+C3743410:253h41Cardiff Central (CDF)14:06East Croydon (ECR)£1201One-way3 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Croydon
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff to Croydon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:11, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 214 km distance in 3h 1m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £24
Distance 214 km |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 3:11 |
Last train 21:45 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 5 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £24
Live departures
Cardiff to Croydon train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Croydon trains for today, Saturday 3 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:51 Cardiff | 3h01 | 10:52 Croydon | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:19 Cardiff | 3h03 | 12:22 Croydon | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Cardiff to Croydon?
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Trains
from £81Train companies: Great Western Railway from Cardiff to Croydon trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Cardiff and Croydon from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Great Western Railway Duration
3h 1m
Cheapest Great Western Railway Price
£48
Great Western Railway frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
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Full English Breakfast
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Steak and Kidney Pie
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Fish and Chips
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BOXPARK Croydon
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British pound sterling (£)
Moderate for Greater London. Hotels, dining and rail fares are often cheaper than central London, but still higher than many UK cities.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually small change.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £1.75
- Day pass
- £6.00
To the city centre
East Croydon -> Croydon Town Centre, Katharine Street
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Contactless and Oyster work on Croydon trams and London buses; touch in at the reader before boarding or on the platform.
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FAQs: Cardiff to Croydon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to 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 Croydon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Cardiff to Croydon can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £48, while the average price tends to be around £63.
The train journey from Cardiff to Croydon covers a distance of 214 km and takes approximately 3h 1m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train distance from Cardiff to Croydon is 214 km.
The first train from Cardiff to Croydon leaves at 3:11.
The last train from Cardiff to Croydon departs at 21:45.
Trains from Cardiff to Croydon run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Cardiff to Croydon.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff to Croydon.
There is no night train service from Cardiff to Croydon.
The train station in Cardiff that goes to Croydon is Cardiff Central (CDF), and it arrives at East Croydon (ECR).
Booking trains from Cardiff to Croydon in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Cardiff to Croydon offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, featuring views of the Welsh countryside, rolling hills, and occasional glimpses of rivers, making parts of it quite scenic.
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to Croydon.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Croydon
Most Cardiff to Croydon trains use the Cardiff Central to East Croydon station pair, with some services arriving at West Croydon. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Croydon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Cardiff
Arrival train stations in Croydon
Cardiff CentralCentral Square, Cardiff CF10 1EP, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Bus24, 25, 27, 86, 62, 30, 35, 21, 136, 7, 23, 63, 64 · 3m · £2 · every ~47 min
C1 · 5m · every ~8 min
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Which Croydon station do trains from Cardiff arrive at?
Trains from Cardiff to Croydon most often arrive at East Croydon. Some services arrive at West Croydon, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Croydon arrival station.
East CroydonEast Croydon station, Station Approach, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 1LF
City-centre transport
Getting to East Croydon from Croydon city centre
East Croydon is 1 km from Croydon city centre. Public transport options include:
BusN68 · 11m · £2 · every ~2 min
East Croydon train station facilities and services
East Croydon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at East Croydon.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at East Croydon. ATMs are available at East Croydon.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at East Croydon.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at East Croydon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at East Croydon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at East Croydon: 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.
West CroydonWest Croydon station, London Road, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 2TA
City-centre transport
Getting to West Croydon from Croydon city centre
Bus289 · 4m · £2 · every ~20 min
450 · 5m · £2 · every ~22 min
157 · 7m · £2 · every ~20 min
West Croydon train station facilities and services
West Croydon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at West Croydon.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at West Croydon.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at West Croydon.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at West Croydon: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at West Croydon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at West Croydon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: B2 station category. Step free access available for platform 1 and 3 using the London Road car park entrance . This side gate is kept locked but has help buttons to request use. Step-free access via separate entrance to platform 4 (to Sutton), 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: No.
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