The cheapest and fastest trains from South Croydon to Caterham
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from South Croydon to Caterham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from South Croydon to Caterham will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 5 trains that leave South Croydon for Caterham 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 9 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 22 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.
9:010h23South Croydon9:24Caterham£61One-way0 changes
9:310h23South Croydon9:54Caterham£61One-way0 changes
10:010h23South Croydon10:24Caterham£61One-way0 changes
10:320h22South Croydon10:54Caterham£61One-way0 changes
11:010h23South Croydon11:24Caterham£61One-way0 changes
10:320h22South Croydon10:54Caterham£61One-way0 changes
11:320h22South Croydon11:54Caterham£61One-way0 changes
12:320h22South Croydon12:54Caterham£61One-way0 changes
15:320h22South Croydon15:54Caterham£61One-way0 changes
18:320h22South Croydon18:54Caterham£61One-way0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from South Croydon to Caterham
Trains from South Croydon to Caterham run on average 14 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:54, the last at 15:45. The fastest train covers the 9 km distance in 19m.
Distance 9 km |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 5:54 |
Last train 15:45 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Southern from South Croydon to Caterham trainsSouthern trains will get you between South Croydon and Caterham from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: South Croydon to Caterham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from South Croydon to Caterham 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 Caterham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in South Croydon and Caterham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 19:05 Saturday 06:10 - 19:30 Sunday 08:20 - 16:15
- Car Park: Waitrose Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Step-free access to both platforms via long ramp (greater than 400m, above 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is above the waiting room on platforms 1 and 2.
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: Platform
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is heated seating in the booking hall and seating in the platform waiting shelters
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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