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Forest Hill to West Croydon train prices and times

Looking to travel from Forest Hill to West Croydon? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £5.00, with average prices for this route around £5.00.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
00:08 Forest Hill	00:24 West Croydon	16m, Direct	London Overground	Find Tickets
00:34 Forest Hill	00:51 West Croydon	17m, Direct		Find Tickets
00:49 Forest Hill	07:14 West Croydon	6h 25m, No direct		Find Tickets
00:49 Forest Hill	07:32 West Croydon	6h 43m, No direct		Find Tickets
07:24 Forest Hill	07:41 West Croydon	17m, Direct	London Overground	Find Tickets
07:54 Forest Hill	08:11 Paris	17m, Direct	London Overground	Find Tickets View More Trains

Forest Hill to West Croydon train route details

First train

00:08

Last train

23:54

Departure station

Forest Hill

Arrival station

West Croydon

Journey time

16m

Distance

5 miles

Price

£5.00*

Train Operators

London Overground, Southern

How to book cheap train tickets from Forest Hill to West Croydon

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Forest Hill to West Croydon can result in significant cost savings.

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%

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 Forest Hill to West 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%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Forest Hill to West Croydon ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

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 Forest Hill to West Croydon more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Forest Hill to West 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 more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional 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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