The average train between Gatwick and Croydon takes 18 min and the fastest train takes 14 min. The train runs at least 11 times per hour from Gatwick 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 5 minutes between Gatwick and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 10:46 AM which arrives into Croydon at 11:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Croydon station. Services depart every 5 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
Gatwick to Croydon train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Croydon train services, operated by Southern, arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your Gatwick to Croydon train tickets online with Southern and Thameslink.
The distance between Gatwick and Croydon is 24.8 km. The road distance is 26 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Gatwick Airport to East Croydon every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £8–16 and the journey takes 14 min. Southern also services this route every 15 minutes.
