The average train between Gloucester and Croydon takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Croydon at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Croydon station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Gloucester to Croydon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Croydon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Gloucester to Croydon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Gloucester and Croydon is 157.4 km. The road distance is 207 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Gloucester to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £50–100 and the journey takes 1h 41m.