The average train between ExCeL London and Croydon takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from ExCeL London 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 every 15 minutes between ExCeL London and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from ExCeL London is at 2:16 PM which arrives into Croydon at 2:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Custom House and take an average of 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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44 min • 1 change

42 min • 1 change

44 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London to Croydon. However, there are services departing from ExCeL London station and arriving at Croydon station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
ExCeL London to Croydon train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Custom House station.
ExCeL London to Croydon train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your ExCeL London to Croydon train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between ExCeL London and Croydon is 15.8 km. The road distance is 30 km.
You can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to East Croydon via Custom House, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 55 min.