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Distance from Croydon to Putney, London: Miles, Kilometers & Travel Options

Croydon (South London) and Putney (Southwest London) are both well-connected suburban centers. The journey crosses the Thames and traverses several boroughs.

Direct Distances

Straight Line (Air): ~7.5 miles (12 km)
Road Distance: ~12 miles (19.3 km) via A23/A205 or A23/A3
Rail/Tube Path: ~9–11 miles depending on route

Travel Options & Times

Mode	Typical Time	Route / Notes
Train (Best)	25–35 min	East Croydon → Clapham Junction (Southern, 10-15 min) → Putney (SW Railway, 5-10 min). Frequent.
Tram + Train	45–55 min	Croydon Tramlink → Wimbledon → Putney (District Line or SW Railway). Scenic.
Car / Taxi	35–55 min	A23 → A205 (South Circular) or A3. Traffic heavy peak hours. Parking hard in Putney.
Bus	55–75 min	Route 430 (Croydon → Putney) or 109 + 37/39. Slow, frequent stops.
Cycle	45–60 min	Wandle Trail (traffic-free) → Thames Path. ~9 miles. Lovely ride.

Key Interchange: Clapham Junction

Britain's busiest station by train movements. East Croydon → Clapham Junction: 10–15 min (Southern, Thameslink). Then Clapham Junction → Putney: 5–10 min (South Western Railway). Trains every 5–10 mins peak.