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It takes an average of 2h 17m to travel from Oxford to Croydon by train, over a distance of around 57 miles (91 km). There are normally 132 trains per day travelling from Oxford to Croydon and tickets for this journey start from £36.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:46 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:37 | |
| Departure station | Oxford | |
| Arrival station | Croydon | |
| Journey time | From 1h 45m | |
| Distance | 57 miles (91 km) | |
| Frequency | 132 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £36.80 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, London Overground, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern |
Taking the train from Oxford to Croydon in 1 hour 45 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Oxford to Croydon? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 17 minutes to travel the 57 miles (91 km) from Oxford to Croydon by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 45 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 132 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Thameslink to Croydon. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Oxford to Croydon in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £36.80. 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 Croydon by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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