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Explore cheap prices from Birmingham New Street to Croydon

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Birmingham New Street to Croydon, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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Fri23May

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Sat24May

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Sun25May

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Mon26May

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Tue27May

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Birmingham New Street to Croydon train prices and times

Planning a journey from Birmingham New Street to Croydon? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £25.00, with average prices for this route around £26.00. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
05:02 Birmingham New Street	08:10 East Croydon	3h 8m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:30 Birmingham New Street	07:52 East Croydon	2h 22m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:30 Birmingham New Street	08:03 East Croydon	2h 33m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:32 Birmingham New Street	08:48 East Croydon	3h 16m, No direct	Find Tickets
05:50 Birmingham New Street	08:21 East Croydon	2h 31m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:03 Birmingham New Street	09:10 Paris	3h 7m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Birmingham New Street to Croydon train route details

First train

05:02

Last train

23:32

Departure station

Birmingham New Street

Arrival station

Croydon

Journey time

2h 15m

Distance

109 miles

Price

£25.00*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Croydon

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Croydon during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Another option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from Birmingham New Street to Croydon, you can split the route into two legs: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket, and you won’t even need to leave the train… or often your seat!.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Birmingham New Street to Croydon ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Birmingham New Street to Croydon more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Birmingham New Street to Croydon train ticket types

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

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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