The average train between Leeds and Croydon takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Leeds 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 Leeds and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Croydon at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Croydon station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Leeds to Croydon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Croydon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Leeds to Croydon train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Thameslink.
The distance between Leeds and Croydon is 285.6 km. The road distance is 319 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Leeds to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £50–80 and the journey takes 2h 11m.