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Southampton to Croydon Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Southampton to Croydon, starting from 9,44 EUR and averaging 15,70 EUR. The entire journey takes no more than 1 timme 24 minut. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
20:38 1 timme 44 minut, Changes required Southampton Airport Parkway	22:22 East Croydon	Find Tickets
20:50 3 timme 3 minut, Changes required Southampton Central	23:53 East Croydon	Find Tickets
21:07 1 timme 32 minut, Changes required Southampton Airport Parkway	22:39 East Croydon	Find Tickets
21:20 3 timme 4 minut, Changes required Southampton Central	00:24 +1 East Croydon	Find Tickets
21:38 1 timme 31 minut, Changes required Southampton Airport Parkway	23:09 East Croydon	Find Tickets
21:50 3 timme 18 minut, Changes required Southampton Central	01:08 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Southampton to Croydon Train Route Details

First train

05:16

Last train

23:20

Departure station

Southampton

Arrival station

Croydon

Journey time

1 timme 24 minut

Distance

106 km

Price

9,44 EUR*

Train operators

CrossCountry, Thameslink, Southern

How to book cheap train tickets from Southampton to Croydon

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Southampton to Croydon. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Southampton to Croydon for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Southampton to Croydon, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Southampton to Croydon more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Southampton to Croydon train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Southampton to Croydon Train prices and times

Southampton to Croydon Train Route Details