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Compare train and coach for Croydon to Ash
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Croydon to Ash among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 46 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£40 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Croydon to Ash:
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Croydon to Ash costing on average £40.
Other travel options to Ash take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 30m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (1h 0m by train vs 1h 10m by car). Tickets start at around £40 compared to roughly £10 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Croydon to Ash by train or coach
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Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Croydon to Ash
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Croydon to Ash run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 58m.
Distance 46 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 0:07 |
Last train 22:45 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern from Croydon to Ash trainsGreat Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern trains will get you between Croydon and Ash from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Croydon to Ash train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Croydon to Ash 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 Ash, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Croydon and Ash
Most Croydon to Ash trains use the East Croydon to Ash station pair. Use this guide to compare Croydon and Ash train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Croydon station do trains to Ash leave from?
Getting to East Croydon from Croydon city centre
East Croydon is 1 km from Croydon city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Getting to Purley from Croydon city centre
Purley is 5 km from Croydon city centre. Public transport options include:
Purley train station facilities and services
Purley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Purley.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Purley. ATMs are available at Purley.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Purley.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Purley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Purley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Purley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 6 above the waiting room, 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.
Which Ash station do trains from Croydon arrive at?
Getting to Ash from Ash city centre
Ash train station facilities and services
Ash has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ash.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Ash.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Ash.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ash: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Ash: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ash: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B2 Station - Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards Guildford). Short ramp (gradient approx. 1:8, sharp turn that might cause difficulties to some wheelchair/mobility scooter users) to Platform 2 (for trains towards Ascot). Access between platforms via level crossing only (full barrier) approximately 85m, 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, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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