The average train between Croydon and Spalding takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon to Spalding. 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 Spalding. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Spalding at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Croydon to Spalding? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Spalding. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Spalding station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Croydon to Spalding train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Spalding train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Croydon to Spalding train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Croydon and Spalding is 156.1 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Spalding via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Peterborough in around 2h 38m.