The average train between London and Croydon takes 18 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. The train runs at least 13 times per hour from 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 5 minutes between London and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 3:40 AM at night, and the last departure from London is at 8:29 AM which arrives into Croydon at 8:48 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 London station and arriving at Croydon station. Services depart every 5 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
London to Croydon train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Croydon train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your London to Croydon train tickets online with Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between London and Croydon is 14 km. The road distance is 17 km.
Southern operates a train from London Victoria to East Croydon every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £5–11 and the journey takes 17 min. Two other operators also service this route.
