East Croydon or Bromley South?

[GodAtum]

I'm thinking of moving closer to either East Croydon or Bromley South. Which station would be better for commuting up to Victoria?

According to Wikipedia, East Croydon has 9 trains/hr to Victoria and Bromley South has 5. I think the prices are the same.

 

[djh1986]

East Croydon is very handy I think and you have the option of very regular services to London Bridge too.

Also, the trains run later from Victoria to Croydon then from Victoria to Bromley if you ever go out in London.

 

[MikeWh]

East Croydon without a doubt. Much better connections to everywhere apart from the Kent Coast.

 

[RJ]

Thirded, East Croydon. Bigger town than Bromley with more amenities and the added benefit of the trams.

 

[bicbasher]

East Croydon purely for the amount of connections avaliable.

 

[Chris999999]

East Croydon is also on the Croydon tram line for more local travel.

 

[jopsuk]

Counter point: Bromley is a nicer place than Croydon. Many places are nicer than Croydon.

 

[westcoaster]

Counter point: Bromley is a nicer place than Croydon. Many places are nicer than Croydon.

seconded.

 

[paul1609]

seconded.

Depends where you choose to live really both boroughs have some really nice suburbs. Croydon has better amenities

 

[NSE]

Having lived with East Croydon as my local station I agree it has the much better links, however from a personal point of view it is a dodgy area :L

 

[DVD]

I'd go for Bromley, it has a nicer feel than Croydon.

Travel time to Victoria from both is similar, although East Croydon would win on frequency / connections.

But for quality of life, go for Bromley.

 

[GodAtum]

many thanks for all your helpful advice