The average train between Swanscombe and Croydon takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Swanscombe 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 Swanscombe and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanscombe is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Croydon at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

52 min • 1 change

55 min • 1 change

58 min • 1 change

52 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Swanscombe to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Swanscombe station and arriving at Croydon station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Swanscombe to Croydon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ebbsfleet International station.
Swanscombe to Croydon train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your Swanscombe to Croydon train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Swanscombe and Croydon is 29.3 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a train from Ebbsfleet International to East Croydon via London St Pancras Intl in around 51 min.