The average train between Croydon and Slough takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Croydon to Slough. 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 Slough. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Slough at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 37m • 1 change

1h 20m • 1 change

1h 15m • 1 change

1h 9m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Slough. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Slough station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Croydon to Slough train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Slough train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Slough station.
Book your Croydon to Slough train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Croydon and Slough is 37.1 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Slough via Farringdon and Farringdon Without in around 1h 13m.