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Great Western Railway operates all trains services from Didcot to Croydon.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Didcot to Croydon
Take a train from Didcot to Croydon and enjoy the approximately 83 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 03:11, the last at 23:39.
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
Distance 83 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Trains per day 4 |
First train 3:11 |
Last train 23:39 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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
Train companies: Great Western Railway from Didcot to Croydon trainsGreat Western Railway trains will get you between Didcot and Croydon. 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
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
FAQs: Didcot to Croydon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Didcot 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 train distance from Didcot to Croydon is 83 km.
The first train from Didcot to Croydon leaves at 3:11.
The last train from Didcot to Croydon departs at 23:39.
Trains from Didcot to Croydon run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Didcot to Croydon.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Didcot to Croydon.
To travel from Didcot to Croydon, you can take a .
There is no night train service from Didcot to Croydon.
Booking trains from Didcot to Croydon in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
For a visit to Croydon, 2 to 3 days is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, shopping areas, and enjoy local dining experiences.
Yes, you can take the train from Didcot to Croydon.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Didcot and Croydon
Didcot
Croydon
The major train station for departures in Didcot is Didcot Parkway. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Didcot Parkway for your trip from Didcot to Croydon.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:40 Saturday 06:30 - 19:40 Sunday 08:00 - 19:40
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Spar supermarket
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts. Platform 1 can be accessed via ramp to the front of the station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The Ladies and Gentleman's toilets are located on Platform 2. The accessible toilet is located on Platform 3. National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 3
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 3 and 5
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Outside station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Didcot Parkway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt.
The major train station for arrivals in Croydon is East Croydon. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at East Croydon for your journey to Croydon from Didcot.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms and covered waiting areas on each platform
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Station front, opposite Platform 6
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for East Croydon
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses pick up / drop off at the bus stop on Dingwall Road.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:15 Saturday 06:25 - 20:15 Sunday 08:10 - 17:45
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent High street shops
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for West Croydon
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stop B5 in Station Road Due to ongoing works, the stops for Rail Replacement bus services at West Croydon bus station are subject to regular change. Please check with local staff if intending to use this service.
- Metro: London Trams (formerly Tramlink) services to Elmers End, Beckenham Junction and New Addington via East Croydon
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 19:45 Saturday 06:20 - 19:45 Sunday 08:10 - 15:45
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office
- 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: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 4 & 5
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Located outside the station entrance, by the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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