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Outbound fromEast Croydon to Richmond (London) by train
It takes an average of 55m to travel from East Croydon to Richmond (London) by train, over a distance of around 11 miles (17 km). There are normally 161 trains per day travelling from East Croydon to Richmond (London) and tickets for this journey start from £5.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:18 | |
| Departure station | East Croydon | |
| Arrival station | Richmond (London) | |
| Journey time | From 27m | |
| Distance | 11 miles (17 km) | |
| Frequency | 161 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £5.80 | |
| Train operators | London Overground, South Western Railway, Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Southern |
Taking the train from East Croydon to Richmond (London) in 27 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from East Croydon to Richmond (London)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 55 minutes to travel the 11 miles (17 km) from East Croydon to Richmond (London) by train, although you can get there in as little as 27 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 161 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with South Western Railway, Thameslink or Gatwick Express to Richmond (London). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from East Croydon to Richmond (London) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £5.80. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Richmond (London) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from East Croydon to Richmond (London)
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