The cheapest and fastest trains from Hove (HOV) to East Croydon (ECR)
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
1 h 19 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
60 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hove (HOV) to East Croydon (ECR) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hove (HOV) to East Croydon (ECR) will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 3 trains that leave Hove (HOV) for East Croydon (ECR) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 60 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 54 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.






Live departures
Hove (HOV) to East Croydon (ECR) train times
The table below shows live departures for Hove (HOV) to East Croydon (ECR) trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P25096 | On time 16:21 Hove (HOV) | 0h50 | 17:11 East Croydon (ECR) | 0 changesdirect | |
P25101 | On time 16:50 Hove (HOV) | 0h51 | 17:41 East Croydon (ECR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
![]() | 05:51 Hove (HOV) | 1h31 | 07:22 East Croydon (ECR) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:21 Hove (HOV) | 1h54 | 11:15 East Croydon (ECR) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hove (HOV) to East Croydon (ECR)
Trains from Hove (HOV) to East Croydon (ECR) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 60 km distance in 50m.
Distance 60 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 05:51 |
Last train 23:05 |
Train companies: Southern, Thameslink from Hove (HOV) to East Croydon (ECR) trainsSouthern, Thameslink trains will get you between Hove (HOV) and East Croydon (ECR) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hove (HOV) to East Croydon (ECR) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hove (HOV) to East Croydon (ECR) 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 East Croydon (ECR), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Hove (HOV) and East Croydon (ECR)
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. 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: 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
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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.
