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The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to Croydon
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£81
Average price
£134
Fastest journey
4 h 13 m
Average duration
4 h 30 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
305 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Croydon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Croydon will cost around £134 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £81.
Fast trains
Of the 4 trains that leave Plymouth for Croydon every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 305 km distance in an average of 4 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 46 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.
09:154h17
Plymouth13:32Croydon
£811One-way
0 changes
04:324h46
Plymouth09:18Croydon
£1011One-way
0 changes
15:154h13
Plymouth19:28Croydon
£1541One-way
0 changes
03:544h42
Plymouth08:36Croydon
£2011One-way
0 changes
15:154h13
Plymouth19:28Croydon
£1541One-way
0 changes
09:154h17
Plymouth13:32Croydon
£811One-way
0 changes
03:544h42
Plymouth08:36Croydon
£2011One-way
0 changes
04:324h46
Plymouth09:18Croydon
£1011One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Plymouth to Croydon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Croydon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 305 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£94 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £74 Average Price |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Plymouth to Croydon train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:07
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:54 Plymouth | 4h42 | 08:36 Croydon | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:32 Plymouth | 4h46 | 09:18 Croydon | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:55 Plymouth | 4h07 | 09:02 Croydon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Croydon
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Trains from Plymouth to Croydon run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
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 £18
Distance 305 km |
Average train duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 7m |
First train 03:08 |
Last train 23:55 |
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 £18
FAQs: Plymouth to Croydon train
FAQs: Travel by train from Plymouth to Croydon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Plymouth to Croydon.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Plymouth to Croydon.
The train distance from Plymouth to Croydon is 305 km.
Booking trains from Plymouth to Croydon in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Plymouth to Croydon can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £42, while the average price tends to be around £94.
To get from Plymouth to Croydon, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
The train journey from Plymouth to Croydon covers a distance of 305 km and takes approximately 4h 7m. Trains run 3 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Croydon is by coach, costing approximately £18.
The first train from Plymouth to Croydon leaves at 3:08.
The train station in Plymouth that goes to Croydon is Plymouth station (PLY), and it arrives at East Croydon (ECR).
The last train from Plymouth to Croydon departs at 23:55.
Trains from Plymouth to Croydon run approximately 3 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Plymouth to Croydon.
There is no night train service from Plymouth to Croydon.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Plymouth and Croydon
Plymouth
Croydon
The major train station for departures in Plymouth is Devonport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Devonport for your trip from Plymouth to Croydon.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access possible to South bound platform, there is no step free access for services to Plymouth. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Devonport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
Dockyard
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Dockyard
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the bus stops on Keyham Road (B3396) near the turning to Keat Street
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WC
HotelLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Plymouth
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Croydon is East Croydon. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at East Croydon for your journey to Croydon from Plymouth.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Taxis
- Taxi: YES
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting rooms and covered waiting areas on each platform
Bike Parking
- Storage location: Station front, opposite Platform 6
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for East Croydon
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses pick up / drop off at the bus stop on Dingwall Road.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:15 Saturday 06:25 - 20:15 Sunday 08:10 - 17:45
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent High street shops
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: B2 station category. Step free access available for platform 1 and 3 using the London Road car park entrance . This side gate is kept locked but has help buttons to request use. Step-free access via separate entrance to platform 4 (to Sutton).
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for West Croydon
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stop B5 in Station Road Due to ongoing works, the stops for Rail Replacement bus services at West Croydon bus station are subject to regular change. Please check with local staff if intending to use this service.
- Metro: London Trams (formerly Tramlink) services to Elmers End, Beckenham Junction and New Addington via East Croydon
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