The average train between Croydon and West Midlands takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Croydon to West Midlands. 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 West Midlands. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 10:51 PM which arrives into West Midlands at 5:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at West Midlands station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Croydon to West Midlands train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to West Midlands train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Croydon to West Midlands train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Croydon and West Midlands is 178.3 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to The Hawthorns via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Birmingham New Street, and Grand Central in around 2h 32m.