The average train between Croydon and York takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Croydon to York. 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 York. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 10:21 PM which arrives into York at 1:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to York. However, there are services departing from East Croydon station and arriving at York station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Croydon to York train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to York train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.
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The distance between Croydon and York is 293.8 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to York via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 27m.