The average train between Walsall and Croydon takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Walsall 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 hourly between Walsall and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Walsall is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Croydon at 7:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Walsall to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Walsall station and arriving at Croydon station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Walsall to Croydon train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Walsall station.
Walsall to Croydon train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your Walsall to Croydon train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Thameslink.
The distance between Walsall and Croydon is 185.8 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a train from Walsall to East Croydon via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 44m.