The average train between Middlesbrough and Croydon takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Croydon at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Croydon station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Middlesbrough to Croydon train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Croydon train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Croydon train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Croydon is 363.1 km. The road distance is 405 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to East Croydon via York, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 40m.