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Compare train and coach for Horley to Coulsdon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Horley to Coulsdon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 16 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£15 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Horley to Coulsdon:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Coulsdon costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Coulsdon take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 1m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (17m by train vs 27m by car). Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £3 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.
Direct services run with Thameslink, Southern.
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 Horley to Coulsdon by train or coach
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Why should you book Horley to Coulsdon trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Thameslink?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of Southern to find the best option for your trip from Horley to Coulsdon.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Horley to Coulsdon.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Horley to Coulsdon
Trains from Horley to Coulsdon run on average 4 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 16 km distance in 17m.
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 0:08 |
Last train 23:51 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern from Horley to Coulsdon trainsThameslink, Southern trains will get you between Horley and Coulsdon 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: Horley to Coulsdon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Horley to Coulsdon 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 Coulsdon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Horley and Coulsdon
Most Horley to Coulsdon trains use the Gatwick Airport to Coulsdon South station pair, with some services arriving at Coulsdon Town. Use this guide to compare Horley and Coulsdon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Horley from Horley city centre
Horley train station facilities and services
Horley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Horley.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Horley. ATMs are available at Horley.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Horley.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Horley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Horley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Horley: 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 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: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Coulsdon station do trains from Horley arrive at?
Getting to Coulsdon South from Coulsdon city centre
Coulsdon South train station facilities and services
Coulsdon South has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Coulsdon South.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Coulsdon South.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Coulsdon South.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Coulsdon South: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Coulsdon South: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Coulsdon South: 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 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: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Coulsdon Town from Coulsdon city centre
Coulsdon Town train station facilities and services
Coulsdon Town has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Coulsdon Town.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Coulsdon Town.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Coulsdon Town: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Coulsdon Town: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Coulsdon Town: 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. 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.
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