The cheapest and fastest trains from South Croydon to Horley
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from South Croydon to Horley 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 Horley will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 5 trains that leave South Croydon for Horley 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 21 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.
16:510h26South Croydon17:17Horley£151One-way1 change
17:230h24South Croydon17:47Horley£151One-way1 change
17:510h26South Croydon18:17Horley£151One-way1 change
18:210h26South Croydon18:47Horley£151One-way1 change
18:520h25South Croydon19:17Horley£151One-way1 change
8:560h22South Croydon9:18Horley£151One-way0 changes
9:090h22South Croydon9:31Horley£151One-way0 changes
9:390h22South Croydon10:01Horley£151One-way0 changes
10:090h22South Croydon10:31Horley£151One-way0 changes
10:390h22South Croydon11:01Horley£151One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for South Croydon to Horley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from South Croydon to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 21 km
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£16 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book South Croydon to Horley trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Thameslink?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Thameslink, but also compare tickets for the likes of Southern to find the best option for your trip from South Croydon to Horley.
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- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from South Croydon to Horley.
Journey information
Overview: Train from South Croydon to Horley
Trains from South Croydon to Horley run on average 3 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 21 km distance in 22m.
Distance 21 km |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:37 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Thameslink, Southern from South Croydon to Horley trainsThameslink, Southern trains will get you between South Croydon and Horley from £5. 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 Horley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from South Croydon to Horley 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 Horley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in South Croydon and Horley
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 00:10 Saturday 05:50 - 23:35 Sunday 07:40 - 23:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: Platform 1, Left of the Booking Hall
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting area is available on the concourse and shelters on both platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: To right of station building
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 19:45 Saturday 06:20 - 19:45 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Type of shops available: Florist in Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- 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
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall and Platforms 2 and 3
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting areas are available on platforms 2 and 3 and in the booking hall
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On overbridge & near side entrance to Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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