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Bourne Hall Museum
The main local museum explores Epsom and Ewell’s social history, archaeology, and spa heritage beside the library and Bourne Hall park.
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Distance: 13 km
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Croydon to Epsom train times
The table below shows live departures for Croydon to Epsom trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 G26496 | On time 6:45 West Croydon (WCY) | 0h24 | 7:09 Epsom station (EPS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G27107 · G27539 | On time 6:49 West Croydon (WCY) | 0h34 | 7:23 Epsom station (EPS) | 1 change | |
| G26499 | On time 7:15 West Croydon (WCY) | 0h24 | 7:39 Epsom station (EPS) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G27122 · G27544 | On time 7:19 West Croydon (WCY) | 0h33 | 7:52 Epsom station (EPS) | 1 change | |
| G26503 | On time 7:45 West Croydon (WCY) | 0h24 | 8:09 Epsom station (EPS) | 0 changesdirect |
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Overview: Train from Croydon to Epsom
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Croydon to Epsom run on average 4 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 23m.
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.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
Distance 13 km |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:38 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
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About
Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
23m
Cheapest Price
£6
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket
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Complete guide to Epsom
Things to do in Epsom
Discover the best of Epsom — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Epsom trip today.
The Military Museum, Headley Court
A compact military museum presenting the history of the Royal Automobile Club’s wartime links and local service stories at Headley Court.
Leatherhead Museum and Art Gallery
An art space in nearby Leatherhead showing changing exhibitions by Surrey artists, making an easy cultural stop from Epsom.
- Must visit
Epsom Downs
The famous chalk downs are ideal for walking, racecourse views, and open panoramas. It is Epsom’s classic outdoor destination.
- Recommended
Bourne Hall Park
A central public park with lake, fountains, gardens, and family-friendly paths beside the museum, library, and community venue.
- Recommended
Ashtead Common
A broad area of woodland, heath, and viewpoints north of town, popular for walks, horse riding, and quieter countryside scenery.
Steak And Kidney Pie
A shortcrust pastry pie with seasoned minced beef filling. A British comfort staple commonly found in Surrey pubs and bakeries.
Bangers And Mash
Sausages served with mashed potatoes and onion gravy. A classic local pub dish widely eaten across Surrey and the wider South East.
Fish And Chips
Beer-battered white fish with chips, usually with mushy peas or tartare sauce. A much-loved British takeaway and pub favourite in Epsom.
Il Lago
Well-known local Italian restaurant for pasta, pizza and classic mains in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
Le Raj
Stylish restaurant in Epsom Downs area serving refined Indian dishes with attentive service and an upmarket feel.
The Assembly Rooms
Historic town-centre pub serving British classics, cask ales and Sunday roasts in a traditional, welcoming setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for south-east England. Dining and hotels cost more than in many UK towns, but local buses and rail deals can help keep visitor costs manageable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- £18-35 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; if not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Taxi fares can be rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
FAQs: Croydon to Epsom train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Croydon to Epsom 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 Epsom, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Croydon to Epsom can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £6, while the average price tends to be around £6.
The train journey from Croydon to Epsom covers a distance of 13 km and takes approximately 23m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train distance from Croydon to Epsom is 13 km.
The first train from Croydon to Epsom leaves at 0:02.
The last train from Croydon to Epsom departs at 23:38.
Trains from Croydon to Epsom run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Croydon to Epsom.
Yes, there is a direct train between Croydon and Epsom. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Southern.
To get from Croydon to Epsom, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Croydon to Epsom.
The train station in Croydon that goes to Epsom is West Croydon (WCY), and it arrives at Epsom station (EPS).
The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Epsom is by coach, costing approximately £4.
Booking trains from Croydon to Epsom in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Croydon to Epsom is generally considered more functional than scenic, as it primarily passes through suburban areas and towns without significant natural landscapes or notable views.
Yes, a day trip from Croydon to Epsom is feasible. The journey takes 23m and the distance is 13 km. There are 3 trains per day.
Epsom can be explored comfortably in one to two days, allowing time to visit local attractions such as Epsom Downs Racecourse and the historic Epsom Playhouse.
Yes, you can take the train from Croydon to Epsom.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Croydon and Epsom
Most Croydon to Epsom trains use the West Croydon to Epsom station pair, with some services arriving at Tattenham Corner. Use this guide to compare Croydon and Epsom train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Croydon
Arrival train stations in Epsom
Which Croydon station do trains to Epsom leave from?
Trains from Croydon to Epsom leave from West Croydon. The station is 1 km from Croydon city centre at West Croydon station, London Road, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 2TA.
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.
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.
PurleyPurley station, Station Approach, Whytecliffe Road, Purley, London, CR2 2AP
City-centre transport
Getting to Purley from Croydon city centre
Purley is 5 km from Croydon city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainLondon Bridge - Caterham, London Victoria - Reigate, Tulse Hill - Caterham, London Bridge - Tattenham Corner, London Victoria - Brighton, London Victoria - Three Bridges, London Victoria - Ore, London Victoria - Horsham, London Bridge - Purley, London Victoria - Redhill, East Croydon - Caterham, London Victoria - Bognor Regis, London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour · 8m · £2 · every ~9 min
Bus407, N68 · 19m · £2 · every ~21 min
60 · 20m · £2 · every ~24 min
439 · 22m · £2 · every ~6 min
289 · 47m · £2 · every ~20 min
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 Epsom station do trains from Croydon arrive at?
Trains from Croydon to Epsom most often arrive at Epsom. Some services arrive at Tattenham Corner, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Epsom arrival station.
EpsomEpsom station, Station Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8EW
City-centre transport
Getting to Epsom from Epsom city centre
Bus166 · 1m · £2 · every ~3 min
868 · 5m
668 · 9m · £4
Epsom train station facilities and services
Epsom 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 and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Epsom.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Epsom. ATMs are available at Epsom.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Epsom.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Epsom: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Epsom: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Epsom: 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 via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is on the 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.
Tattenham CornerTattenham Corner station, Tattenham Crescent, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5QD
City-centre transport
Getting to Tattenham Corner from Epsom city centre
Tattenham Corner is 3 km from Epsom city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus460, 480 · 7m · £2 · every ~8 min
460, 480 · 7m · £2 · every ~8 min
618 · 22m · £29
Tattenham Corner train station facilities and services
Tattenham Corner has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Tattenham Corner.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Tattenham Corner.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tattenham Corner.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tattenham Corner: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Tattenham Corner: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tattenham Corner: 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 outside the booking hall on the car park side. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, 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: No, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Epsom DownsEpsom Downs station, Bunbury Way, Epsom Downs, Surrey, KT17 4JX
City-centre transport
Getting to Epsom Downs from Epsom city centre
Epsom Downs is 2 km from Epsom city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainLondon Victoria - Epsom Downs, Selhurst - Epsom Downs · 41m · £5 · every ~4 min
Bus166 · 24m · £2 · every ~3 min
Epsom Downs train station facilities and services
Epsom Downs has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Epsom Downs.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Epsom Downs: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Epsom Downs: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Epsom Downs: Staff help available: No, 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 under the canopy above the Help Point, 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, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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