The average train between Croydon and Eltham takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 36 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Croydon to Eltham. 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 30 minutes between Croydon and Eltham. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Eltham at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Eltham station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
Croydon to Eltham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Eltham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Eltham station.
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The distance between Croydon and Eltham is 12.9 km. The road distance is 28 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Eltham via London Bridge in around 39 min.