The average train between Croydon and Clapton takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Croydon to Clapton. 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 20 minutes between Croydon and Clapton. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Clapton at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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51 min • 2 changes
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52 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Clapton. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Clapton station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Croydon to Clapton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Clapton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Clapton station.
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The distance between Croydon and Clapton is 19.7 km. The road distance is 27 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Clapton via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 48 min.