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How to get from South Croydon to Finchley by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from South Croydon to Finchley in Finchley, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from South Croydon station to Blackfriars station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the 232 bus from New Southgate Station (J) station to Long Lane (X) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is £11.55.

85min£11.55
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - 232232
Walk to Finchley
Leaves from South Croydon
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Croydon
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackfriars
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Welwyn Garden City
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Southgate
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Southgate Station (J)
    ID J
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 232232
    Wait for bus
    232
    St Raphael's
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Long Lane (X)
    ID X
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Finchley
    Walk to
    Finchley
    North Circular Road
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Tube, bus and train

To get from South Croydon to Finchley in Finchley, you’ll need to take one train line, one Tube line and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from South Croydon station to St Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PICCADILLY Tube and finally take the 382 bus from Arnos Grove Station (T) station to Long Lane (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is £11.55.

97min£11.55
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - PICCADILLY
Bus - 382382
Walk to Finchley
Leaves from South Croydon
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Croydon
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Cockfosters
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Arnos Grove
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arnos Grove Station (T)
    ID T
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 382382
    Wait for bus
    382
    Mill Hill East, Millbrook Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Long Lane (W)
    ID W
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Finchley
    Walk to
    Finchley
    North Circular Road
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Croydon to Finchley
The distance between South Croydon, Finchley and Finchley, Finchley is approximately 21.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Croydon to Finchley by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Finchley – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to South Croydon

South Croydon is located at South Croydon, Finchley and the nearest public transport station is Birdhurst Road / South Croydon Station (A).

Train stations close to South Croydon:

  • East Croydon

Bus stations close to South Croydon:

  • Birdhurst Road / South Croydon Station (A)
  • Elmhurst School (AA)
  • Croham Road (E)
Public transport stations close to Finchley, Finchley

Finchley is located at North Circular Road, Finchley and the nearest public transport station is Basing Way (D).

Tube stations close to Finchley:

  • Woodside Park
  • West Finchley
  • East Finchley

Bus stations close to Finchley:

  • Basing Way (D)
  • Avondale Road
  • East Finchley Cemetery (H)

By Tube, bus and train

To get from South Croydon to Finchley in Finchley, you’ll need to take one train line, one Tube line and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from South Croydon station to St Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PICCADILLY Tube and finally take the 382 bus from Arnos Grove Station (T) station to Long Lane (W) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is £11.55.

97min£11.55
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - PICCADILLY
Bus - 382382
Walk to Finchley
Leaves from South Croydon
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Croydon
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Cockfosters
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Arnos Grove
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arnos Grove Station (T)
    ID T
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 382382
    Wait for bus
    382
    Mill Hill East, Millbrook Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Long Lane (W)
    ID W
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Finchley
    Walk to
    Finchley
    North Circular Road
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from South Croydon to Finchley?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line 232.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Croydon to Finchley?

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line PICCADILLY, Bus line 382.

  • Is there a direct train between South Croydon and Finchley?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Croydon to Finchley?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Bedford station near South Croydon in South Croydon to Blackfriars station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Blackfriars station near Finchley in Finchley.

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

    The total travel time between South Croydon in South Croydon and Finchley in Finchley by train and bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Bedford station near South Croydon in South Croydon.

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

    Get off the train at the Blackfriars stop, which is closest to Finchley in Finchley.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from South Croydon to Finchley?

    The ride from South Croydon to Finchley costs £11.55.

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