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Compare train and coach for Derby to Croydon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Croydon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £70.
Distance: 195 km
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2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Croydon from Derby by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Derby to Croydon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Croydon:
A coach is £59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Croydon costing on average £70.
Other travel options to Croydon take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 9 coaches per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Croydon as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in East Croydon (ECR).
- Coaches mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains to go to Croydon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Croydon by coach.
- 7 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
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