The average train between Croydon and Rectory Road takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Croydon to Rectory Road. 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 15 minutes between Croydon and Rectory Road. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Rectory Road at 8:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


53 min • 2 changes


54 min • 2 changes


53 min • 2 changes


54 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Rectory Road. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Rectory Road station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Croydon to Rectory Road train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Rectory Road train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Rectory Road station.
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The distance between Croydon and Rectory Road is 19.6 km. The road distance is 27 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Rectory Road via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 50 min.