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Compare train and coach for Loughborough to Croydon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Loughborough to Croydon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, while a train costs an average of £64.
Distance: 171 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
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£64 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest | £34 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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The cheapest way to travel from Loughborough to Croydon is a coach with an average price of £41.
This is compared to other travel options from Loughborough to Croydon:
A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Loughborough to Croydon costing on average £64.
The fastest way to travel from Loughborough to Croydon is by train with an average journey time of 2h 5m.
Other travel options to Croydon take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 30m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Loughborough and Croydon including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.
You'll arrive about 50m sooner (2h 5m by train vs 2h 55m by car). Tickets start at around £64 compared to roughly £34 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.
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.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Loughborough to Croydon
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Trains from Loughborough to Croydon run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £63 but you can travel from only £37 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:03, the last at 22:51. The fastest train covers the 171 km distance in 1h 51m.
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.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £37
Distance 171 km |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £63 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 4:03 |
Last train 22:51 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 1 day |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £37
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British pound sterling (£)
Moderate for Greater London. Hotels, dining and rail fares are often cheaper than central London, but still higher than many UK cities.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually small change.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £1.75
- Day pass
- £6.00
To the city centre
East Croydon -> Croydon Town Centre, Katharine Street
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Contactless and Oyster work on Croydon trams and London buses; touch in at the reader before boarding or on the platform.
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FAQs: Loughborough to Croydon train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough 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 cost of a train ticket from Loughborough to Croydon can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £63, while the average price tends to be around £64.
The train journey from Loughborough to Croydon covers a distance of 171 km and takes approximately 1h 51m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train distance from Loughborough to Croydon is 171 km.
The first train from Loughborough to Croydon leaves at 4:03.
The last train from Loughborough to Croydon departs at 22:51.
Trains from Loughborough to Croydon run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Loughborough to Croydon.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Loughborough to Croydon.
To get from Loughborough to Croydon, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Loughborough to Croydon.
The train station in Loughborough that goes to Croydon is Loughborough station (LBO), and it arrives at East Croydon (ECR).
The cheapest way to get from Loughborough to Croydon is by coach, costing approximately £37.
Booking trains from Loughborough to Croydon in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Loughborough to Croydon offers a mix of urban and countryside views. As you travel south, you'll pass through the scenic countryside of Leicestershire and the outskirts of London, providing glimpses of lush fields and small towns before entering the more urban landscape approaching Croydon.
A day trip from Loughborough to Croydon is not feasible as the journey duration is 1h 51m. However, trains are available 4 times per day. The distance is 171 km.
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 Loughborough to Croydon.
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Important Stations and Airports in Loughborough and Croydon
Most Loughborough to Croydon trains use the Loughborough to East Croydon station pair. Use this guide to compare Loughborough and Croydon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Loughborough
Arrival train stations in Croydon
Which Loughborough station do trains to Croydon leave from?
Trains from Loughborough to Croydon leave from Loughborough. The station is 1 km from Loughborough city centre at Loughborough Railway Station, Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1EX, United Kingdom.
LoughboroughLoughborough Railway Station, Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1EX, United Kingdom+44 345 712 5678
City-centre transport
Getting to Loughborough from Loughborough city centre
Loughborough is 1 km from Loughborough city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus127 · 4m · £2 · every ~11 min
Sky · 11m · £2 · every ~15 min
Loughborough train station facilities and services
Loughborough has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Basin, The Orange Tree
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Loughborough. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Loughborough. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Loughborough: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Loughborough: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Loughborough: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Loughborough, Travelodge Loughborough Central, Ramada Loughborough Hotel.
Which Croydon station do trains from Loughborough arrive at?
Trains from Loughborough to Croydon arrive at East Croydon. East Croydon is 1 km from Croydon city centre.
East CroydonEast Croydon station, Station Approach, Croydon, Greater London, CR0 1LF
City-centre transport
Getting to East Croydon from Croydon city centre
East Croydon is 1 km from Croydon city centre. Public transport options include:
BusN68 · 11m · £2 · every ~2 min
East Croydon train station facilities and services
East Croydon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at East Croydon.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at East Croydon. ATMs are available at East Croydon.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at East Croydon.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at East Croydon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at East Croydon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at East Croydon: 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.
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