The average train between Waterloo Station and Croydon takes 28 min and the fastest train takes 19 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Waterloo Station 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 Waterloo Station and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Croydon at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 28 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to Croydon. However, there are services departing from London Waterloo station and arriving at East Croydon station via Clapham Junction station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28 min.
Waterloo Station to Croydon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.
Waterloo Station to Croydon train services, operated by Southern, arrive at East Croydon station.
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The distance between Waterloo Station and Croydon is 13.4 km. The road distance is 15 km.
You can take a train from London Waterloo to East Croydon via Clapham Junction in around 22 min.