Train Poplar to Croydon from £8 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Poplar and Croydon takes 31 min and the fastest train takes 24 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Poplar 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.

31 min
Duration: 14 mi
Distance: £8
Average price: Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Train

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37 min

£7–14

Poplar to Croydon train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Poplar and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Poplar is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Croydon at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Bank DLR Station and take an average of 31 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

11:18 PM → 11:45 PM
27 min • 1 change
11:48 PM → 12:20 AM
Arrives next day
32 min • 1 change
11:58 PM → 12:34 AM
Arrives next day
36 min • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

12:18 AM → 1:13 AM
55 min • 1 change
12:28 AM → 5:48 AM
5h 20m • 1 change
5:38 AM → 6:15 AM
37 min • 1 change
5:48 AM → 6:18 AM
30 min • 1 change
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