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Trip Summary
You can pick from 7 daily train trips between Horley and Croydon. The average train journey from Horley to Croydon takes 32 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
| Distance | 14 mi (23 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 32m |
| Lowest price | £11.09 |
| Trains per day | 7 |
| Most frequent service | Thameslink |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Horley to Croydon?
Thameslink is the one and only train line which connects Horley to Croydon. However, there are 7 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thameslink | 7 | 0h 32m | £11.09 |
Thameslink services run 24 hours a day with trains usually every 20-30 minutes, and coverage between Kent, Surrey, Hertfordshire, and London. Thameslink has separate first-class cars, and standard-class seating may be standing room only during peak hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Horley to Croydon tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Horley at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 14:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 7 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Horley to Croydon.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Croydon to Horley.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Horley?
Main departure station: Horley Station
There is one train station in Horley.
All train stations in Horley:
Horley Station
Where is the train station in Croydon?
Main arrival station: Norwood Junction Train Station
Croydon has one train station.
Train stations in Croydon:
Norwood Junction Train Station
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