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Outbound fromLeigh-on-Sea to East Croydon by train
It takes an average of 2h 0m to travel from Leigh-on-Sea to East Croydon by train, over a distance of around 34 miles (54 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from Leigh-on-Sea to East Croydon and tickets for this journey start from £11.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 12:42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:45 | |
| Departure station | Leigh-on-Sea | |
| Arrival station | East Croydon | |
| Journey time | From 1h 40m | |
| Distance | 34 miles (54 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £11.90 | |
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Take the train from Leigh-on-Sea to East Croydon in 1 hour 40 minutes
If you want to travel from Leigh-on-Sea to East Croydon by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Leigh-on-Sea to East Croydon by train to take around 2 hours. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 40 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 2 trains per day running on this route, which spans 34 miles (54 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to East Croydon. You can travel on this route with either Thameslink or c2c trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.
Train tickets from Leigh-on-Sea to East Croydon start from £11.90 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Leigh-on-Sea to East Croydon
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Consider a Season Ticket
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