How to get from Ikea to Croydon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Ikea to Croydon in Croydon, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 26 bus from Ikea, Calcot station to Blagrave Street, Reading Town Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the THAMESLINK train from Redhill station to East Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min.

157min
Bus - 2626
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - THAMESLINK
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from Ikea, Calcot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ikea
    Pincents Lane
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Reading Town Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blagrave Street, Reading Town Centre
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Reading
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Gatwick Airport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Redhill
    80 min
  • 7
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    Scarbrook Road
    0.58 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 26, SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY and SOUTHERN

To get from Ikea to Croydon in Croydon, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 26 bus from Ikea, Calcot station to Blagrave Street, Reading Town Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the SOUTHERN train from Clapham Junction station to East Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Bus - 2626
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTHERN
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from Ikea, Calcot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ikea
    Pincents Lane
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Reading Town Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blagrave Street, Reading Town Centre
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Reading
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clapham Junction
    76 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Eastbourne
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    Scarbrook Road
    0.58 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ikea to Croydon

The distance between Ikea, Croydon and Croydon, Croydon is approximately 63.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ikea to Croydon by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Croydon – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ikea

Ikea is located at Pincents Lane, Croydon and the nearest public transport station is Ikea, Calcot.

Bus stations close to Ikea:

  • Ikea, Calcot
  • Dunelm, Calcot
  • Calcot Sainsbury'S, Calcot

Public transport stations close to Croydon, Croydon

Croydon is located at Scarbrook Road, Croydon and the nearest public transport station is Coombe Road South End (W).

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Coombe Road South End (W)
  • Fairfield Halls (KD)
  • Park Street (KH)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 26, SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY and SOUTHERN

To get from Ikea to Croydon in Croydon, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 26 bus from Ikea, Calcot station to Blagrave Street, Reading Town Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the SOUTHERN train from Clapham Junction station to East Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min.

152min
Bus - 2626
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTHERN
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from Ikea, Calcot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ikea
    Pincents Lane
  • 2
    Bus - 2626
    Wait for bus
    26
    Reading Town Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blagrave Street, Reading Town Centre
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Reading
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clapham Junction
    76 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Eastbourne
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    Scarbrook Road
    0.58 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ikea to Croydon?

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 26, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ikea to Croydon?

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 26, Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTHERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ikea and Croydon?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ikea to Croydon?

    The 26 bus line goes from Reading Town Centre station near Ikea in West Berkshire to Blagrave Street, Reading Town Centre station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Blagrave Street, Reading Town Centre station near Croydon in Croydon.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ikea to Croydon by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ikea in West Berkshire and Croydon in Croydon by bus and train is about 2 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ikea to get to Croydon?

    Get on the 26 bus from the Reading Town Centre stop near Ikea in West Berkshire.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ikea and Croydon?

    Get off the bus at the Blagrave Street, Reading Town Centre station, which is closest to Croydon in Croydon.

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