The cheapest and fastest trains from East Croydon (ECR) to Preston Park (PRP)
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
52 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from East Croydon (ECR) to Preston Park (PRP) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from East Croydon (ECR) to Preston Park (PRP) will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 2 trains that leave East Croydon (ECR) for Preston Park (PRP) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 52 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for East Croydon (ECR) to Preston Park (PRP)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from East Croydon (ECR) to Preston Park (PRP) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 59 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£17 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
East Croydon (ECR) to Preston Park (PRP) train times
The table below shows live departures for East Croydon (ECR) to Preston Park (PRP) trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:19 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 08:08 Preston Park (PRP) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:04 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h46 | 09:50 Preston Park (PRP) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:49 East Croydon (ECR) | 0h49 | 16:38 Preston Park (PRP) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets East Croydon (ECR) to Preston Park (PRP) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from East Croydon (ECR) to Preston Park (PRP)
Trains from East Croydon (ECR) to Preston Park (PRP) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:49, the last at 20:49. The fastest train covers the 59 km distance in 46m.
Distance 59 km |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 04:49 |
Last train 20:49 |
Train companies: Southern, Thameslink from East Croydon (ECR) to Preston Park (PRP) trainsSouthern, Thameslink trains will get you between East Croydon (ECR) and Preston Park (PRP) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: East Croydon (ECR) to Preston Park (PRP) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from East Croydon (ECR) to Preston Park (PRP) 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 Preston Park (PRP), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in East Croydon (ECR) and Preston Park (PRP)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms and covered waiting areas on each platform
- Storage location: Station front, opposite Platform 6
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses pick up / drop off at the bus stop on Dingwall Road.
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 19:10 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Car Park: No
- 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 outside the ticket office on platforms 1 and 2.
- 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: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 2 and 3
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes

