The average train between Charing Cross and Croydon takes 26 min and the fastest train takes 22 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Charing Cross to Croydon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 10 minutes between Charing Cross and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 1:04 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Charing Cross is at 6:09 PM which arrives into Croydon at 6:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 26 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
24 min • 1 change
27 min • 1 change
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27 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Croydon station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.
Charing Cross to Croydon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Charing Cross station.
Charing Cross to Croydon train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your Charing Cross to Croydon train tickets online with Southeastern, Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Charing Cross and Croydon is 14 km. The road distance is 19 km.
You can take a train from London Charing Cross to East Croydon via London Bridge in around 24 min.
