The average train between Croydon and Deal takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon to Deal. 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 hourly between Croydon and Deal. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Deal at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Deal. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Deal station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Croydon to Deal train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Deal train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Deal station.
Book your Croydon to Deal train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Croydon and Deal is 106.1 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Deal via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 46m.