How to get from Guildford to Croydon by train?

From Guildford to Croydon by train

To get from Guildford to Croydon in Croydon, take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Guildford station to Redhill station. Next, take the THAMESLINK train from Redhill station to East Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - THAMESLINK
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from Guildford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Guildford
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Gatwick Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Redhill
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    Scarbrook Road
    930 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Guildford to Croydon by bus and train

To get from Guildford to Croydon in Croydon, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Guildford station to Clapham Junction station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN train and finally take the 119 bus from East Croydon Station (E7) station to Croydon Flyover (KN) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is £20.65.

81min£20.65
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTHERN
Bus - 119119
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from Guildford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Guildford
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clapham Junction
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Ore
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Croydon Station (E7)
    ID E7
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 119119
    Wait for bus
    119
    Purley Way, Colonnades
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Croydon Flyover (KN)
    ID KN
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    Scarbrook Road
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Guildford to Croydon

The distance between Guildford, Croydon and Croydon, Croydon is approximately 50.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Guildford to Croydon by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Croydon – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Guildford

Guildford is located at Guildford, Croydon and the nearest public transport station is Guildford Railway Station, Guildford.

Bus stations close to Guildford:

  • Guildford Railway Station, Guildford
  • Guildford Station, Guildford
  • Guildford Park Avenue, Guildford Park

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)
  • Church Street Tram Stop (CM)
  • Croydon Library (KM)

Related Routes

From Guildford to Croydon by bus and train

To get from Guildford to Croydon in Croydon, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY train from Guildford station to Clapham Junction station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN train and finally take the 119 bus from East Croydon Station (E7) station to Croydon Flyover (KN) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is £20.65.

81min£20.65
Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - SOUTHERN
Bus - 119119
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from Guildford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Guildford
  • 2
    Train - SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY
    London Waterloo
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clapham Junction
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Ore
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Croydon Station (E7)
    ID E7
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 119119
    Wait for bus
    119
    Purley Way, Colonnades
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Croydon Flyover (KN)
    ID KN
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    Scarbrook Road
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line THAMESLINK.

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

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line 119.

  • Is there a direct train between Guildford and Croydon?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from Guildford to Croydon?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Gatwick Airport station near Guildford in Guildford to Redhill station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Redhill station near Croydon in Croydon.

  • How long does it take to travel from Guildford to Croydon by train?

    The total travel time between Guildford in Guildford and Croydon in Croydon by train is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Guildford to get to Croydon?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Gatwick Airport station near Guildford in Guildford.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Guildford and Croydon?

    Get off the train at the Redhill station, which is closest to Croydon in Croydon.

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