The average train between Swindon and Croydon takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Swindon 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 Swindon and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Croydon at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 43m • 2 changes


1h 35m • 2 changes


1h 40m • 2 changes


1h 40m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Croydon station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Swindon to Croydon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Croydon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your Swindon to Croydon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Swindon and Croydon is 118.1 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to East Croydon via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 35m.