The cheapest and fastest trains from London Heathrow Airport to East Croydon (ECR)
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
5
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Heathrow Airport 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 London Heathrow Airport to East Croydon (ECR) will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
To travel from London Heathrow Airport to East Croydon (ECR) you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Heathrow Airport to East Croydon (ECR)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to East Croydon (ECR) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 27 km
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£19 Average Price | £3 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to East Croydon (ECR) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to East Croydon (ECR) trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 18 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:47 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h01 | 09:48 East Croydon (ECR) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 08:51 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h07 | 09:58 East Croydon (ECR) | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:55 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h10 | 10:05 East Croydon (ECR) | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:02 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h03 | 10:05 East Croydon (ECR) | 2 changes | |
![]() | 09:06 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h09 | 10:15 East Croydon (ECR) | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets London Heathrow Airport to East Croydon (ECR) by train or coach
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Why should you book London Heathrow Airport to East Croydon (ECR) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Tfl Rail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Tfl Rail, but also compare tickets for the likes of Heathrow Express, Tube or Elizabeth Line (TfL) to find the best option for your trip from London Heathrow Airport to East Croydon (ECR).
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Tfl Rail with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London Heathrow Airport to East Croydon (ECR).
Journey information
Overview: Train from London Heathrow Airport to East Croydon (ECR)
Trains from London Heathrow Airport to East Croydon (ECR) run on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:06, the last at 19:55. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 06:06 |
Last train 19:55 |
Train companies: Tfl Rail, Heathrow Express, Tube, Elizabeth Line (TfL) from London Heathrow Airport to East Croydon (ECR) trainsTfl Rail, Heathrow Express, Tube, Elizabeth Line (TfL) trains will get you between London Heathrow Airport and East Croydon (ECR) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Heathrow Airport to East Croydon (ECR) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London Heathrow Airport and East Croydon (ECR)
- 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.
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