The average train between Durham and Croydon takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham to Croydon. 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 Durham and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Croydon at 3:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Croydon station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Durham to Croydon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Croydon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Durham to Croydon train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Thameslink.
The distance between Durham and Croydon is 390 km. The road distance is 429 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Durham to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 49m.