The average train between Shortlands and Croydon takes 35 min and the fastest train takes 29 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Shortlands 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 Shortlands and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 9:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shortlands is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Croydon at 10:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Beckenham Junction and take an average of 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
29 min • 1 change
34 min • 1 change
29 min • 1 change
34 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Shortlands to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Shortlands station and arriving at Croydon station via East Croydon Tram Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
Shortlands to Croydon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Beckenham Junction Tram Stop station.
Shortlands to Croydon train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at East Croydon Tram Stop station.
Book your Shortlands to Croydon train tickets online with Southeastern and London Tramlink.
The distance between Shortlands and Croydon is 7.3 km. The road distance is 9 km.
London Tramlink operates a vehicle from Beckenham Junction Tram Stop to East Croydon Tram Stop every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 22 min.
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