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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to South Croydon
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
3 h 8 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
243 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to South Croydon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to South Croydon will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Sheffield for South Croydon every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 243 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 36 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.
03:353h40
Sheffield07:15South Croydon
£561One-way
0 changes
04:483h57
Sheffield08:45South Croydon
£611One-way
0 changes
04:303h18
Sheffield07:48South Croydon
£651One-way
0 changes
03:403h35
Sheffield07:15South Croydon
£661One-way
0 changes
03:583h17
Sheffield07:15South Croydon
£671One-way
0 changes
11:373h08
Sheffield14:45South Croydon
£761One-way
0 changes
03:583h17
Sheffield07:15South Croydon
£671One-way
0 changes
04:303h18
Sheffield07:48South Croydon
£651One-way
0 changes
03:403h35
Sheffield07:15South Croydon
£661One-way
0 changes
03:393h36
Sheffield07:15South Croydon
£671One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Sheffield to South Croydon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to South Croydon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 243 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£54 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Sheffield to South Croydon train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 02:53
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:35 Sheffield | 3h40 | 07:15 South Croydon | 0 changesdirect | |
| 03:38 Sheffield | 3h37 | 07:15 South Croydon | 0 changesdirect | |
| 03:39 Sheffield | 3h36 | 07:15 South Croydon | 0 changesdirect | |
| 03:40 Sheffield | 3h35 | 07:15 South Croydon | 0 changesdirect | |
| 03:58 Sheffield | 3h17 | 07:15 South Croydon | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to South Croydon
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Trains from Sheffield to South Croydon run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £15 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 £15
Distance 243 km |
Average train duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 15m |
First train 01:17 |
Last train 22:22 |
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 £15
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 49m
Cheapest Price
£83
east_midlands_trains frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Sheffield to South Croydon train
FAQs: Travel by train from Sheffield to South 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 Sheffield to South Croydon.
To get from Sheffield to South Croydon, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train distance from Sheffield to South Croydon is 243 km.
Booking trains from Sheffield to South 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 Sheffield to South Croydon can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £29, while the average price tends to be around £54.
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to South Croydon is by coach, costing approximately £15.
The train journey from Sheffield to South Croydon covers a distance of 243 km and takes approximately 3h 15m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train station in Sheffield that goes to South Croydon is Sheffield station (SHF), and it arrives at Sanderstead (SNR).
The first train from Sheffield to South Croydon leaves at 1:17.
The last train from Sheffield to South Croydon departs at 22:22.
Trains from Sheffield to South Croydon run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Sheffield to South Croydon.
Yes, you can take the train from Sheffield to South Croydon.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Sheffield to South Croydon.
There is no night train service from Sheffield to South Croydon.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and South Croydon
Sheffield
South Croydon
The major train station for departures in Sheffield is Sheffield. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sheffield for your trip from Sheffield to South Croydon.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- 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 the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Sheffield
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
The major train station for arrivals in South Croydon is Sanderstead. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sanderstead for your journey to South Croydon from Sheffield.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 00:10 Saturday 05:50 - 23:35 Sunday 07:40 - 23:45
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Level access to both platforms via separate entrances. Long access route between platforms via street, steep in places (over 400m and gradient above 1:10). Assistance Meeting Point is between the toilets on platform 1.
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1, Left of the Booking Hall
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting area is available on the concourse and shelters on both platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: To right of station building
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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