Journey information
Overview: Train from Croydon to South Croydon
Take a train from Croydon to South Croydon and enjoy the approximately 2 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:39.
Distance 2 km |
First train 0:09 |
Last train 23:39 |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Croydon to South Croydon trip
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FAQs: Croydon to South Croydon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Croydon 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Croydon and South Croydon
Most Croydon to South Croydon trains use the East Croydon to Sanderstead station pair. Use this guide to compare Croydon and South Croydon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Croydon station do trains to South Croydon 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.
Which South Croydon station do trains from Croydon arrive at?
Getting to Sanderstead from South Croydon city centre
Sanderstead is 1 km from South Croydon city centre. Public transport options include:
Sanderstead train station facilities and services
Sanderstead has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sanderstead.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Sanderstead.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sanderstead.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sanderstead: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Sanderstead: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sanderstead: 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.
Train stations for Croydon to South Croydon
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