The average train between Mottingham and Croydon takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Mottingham 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 20 minutes between Mottingham and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 8:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mottingham is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Croydon at 9:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

42 min • 1 change

37 min • 1 change

42 min • 1 change

37 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Mottingham to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Mottingham station and arriving at Croydon station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
Mottingham to Croydon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Mottingham station.
Mottingham to Croydon train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your Mottingham to Croydon train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Mottingham and Croydon is 11.8 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a train from Mottingham to East Croydon via London Bridge in around 36 min.