First train | 13:27 | |
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Last train | 22:09 | |
Departure station | Salford Crescent | |
Arrival station | East Croydon | |
Journey time | From 4h 27m | |
Distance | 172 miles (277 km) | |
Frequency | 4 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From £58.40 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Southern |
If you want to travel from Salford Crescent to East Croydon by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Salford Crescent to East Croydon by train to take around 7 hours 47 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 4 hours 27 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 4 trains per day running on this route, which spans 172 miles (277 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 London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or East Midlands Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Salford Crescent to East Croydon start from £58.40 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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The average journey time by train between Salford Crescent and East Croydon is 7 hours and 47 minutes, with around 4 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Salford Crescent to East Croydon is 4 hours and 27 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Salford Crescent to East Croydon can start from as little as £58.40 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Salford Crescent to East Croydon. Travelling from Salford Crescent to East Croydon by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Salford Crescent to East Croydon leaves at 13:27. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Salford Crescent to East Croydon leaves at 22:09. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Salford Crescent to East Croydon cover a distance of around 172 miles (277 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from East Croydon to Salford Crescent.
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