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

Stansted to Croydon map

From Stansted to Croydon by bus and train

To get from Stansted to Croydon in Croydon, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 429 bus from The Portobello Inn, West Kingsdown station to Railway Station Azalea Drive, Swanley station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the 119 bus from Bromley South Station (Y) station to Park Street (KJ) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 429429
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 119119
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from The Portobello Inn, West Kingsdown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Portobello Inn, West Kingsdown
    3.06 km • 40 min
  • 2
    Bus - 429429
    Wait for bus
    429
    Dartford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station Azalea Drive, Swanley
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Swanley
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bromley South
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bromley South Station (Y)
    ID Y
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 119119
    Wait for bus
    119
    Purley Way, Colonnades
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Street (KJ)
    ID KJ
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    Scarbrook Road
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Stansted to Croydon by bus and train via 429, THAMESLINK and 119

To get from Stansted to Croydon in Croydon, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 429 bus from The Portobello Inn, West Kingsdown station to Railway Station Azalea Drive, Swanley station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the 119 bus from Bromley South Station (Y) station to Park Street (KJ) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 429429
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 119119
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from The Portobello Inn, West Kingsdown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Portobello Inn, West Kingsdown
    3.06 km • 40 min
  • 2
    Bus - 429429
    Wait for bus
    429
    Dartford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station Azalea Drive, Swanley
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Swanley
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    London Blackfriars
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bromley South
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bromley South Station (Y)
    ID Y
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 119119
    Wait for bus
    119
    Purley Way, Colonnades
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Street (KJ)
    ID KJ
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    Scarbrook Road
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Stansted to Croydon

The distance between Stansted, Croydon and Croydon, Croydon is approximately 38.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 137 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stansted 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 Stansted

Stansted is located at Tumblefield Road, Croydon and the nearest public transport station is War Memorial, Stansted.

Bus stations close to Stansted:

  • Labour-In-Vain Road, Wrotham

Public transport stations close to Croydon, Croydon

Croydon is located at Scarbrook Road, Croydon and the nearest public transport station is Croydon Flyover (KU).

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Croydon Flyover (KT)
  • Croydon Flyover (KS)
  • Park Street (KJ)

Related Routes

Stansted to Croydon map

Alternative route from Stansted to Croydon by bus and train via 429, THAMESLINK and 119

To get from Stansted to Croydon in Croydon, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 429 bus from The Portobello Inn, West Kingsdown station to Railway Station Azalea Drive, Swanley station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the 119 bus from Bromley South Station (Y) station to Park Street (KJ) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 429429
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 119119
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from The Portobello Inn, West Kingsdown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Portobello Inn, West Kingsdown
    3.06 km • 40 min
  • 2
    Bus - 429429
    Wait for bus
    429
    Dartford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station Azalea Drive, Swanley
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Swanley
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    London Blackfriars
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bromley South
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bromley South Station (Y)
    ID Y
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 119119
    Wait for bus
    119
    Purley Way, Colonnades
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Street (KJ)
    ID KJ
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    Scarbrook Road
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 429, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 119.

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

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line 429, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line 119.

  • Is there a direct bus between Stansted and Croydon?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Stansted to Croydon?

    The 429 bus line goes from The Portobello Inn, West Kingsdown station near Stansted in Tonbridge And Malling to Dartford station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Dartford station near Croydon in Croydon.

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

    The total travel time between Stansted in Tonbridge And Malling and Croydon in Croydon by bus and train is about 2 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the 429 bus from the The Portobello Inn, West Kingsdown stop near Stansted in Tonbridge And Malling.

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

    Get off the bus at the Dartford stop, which is closest to Croydon in Croydon.

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