Train Waterloo Station to Croydon from £7 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Waterloo Station and Croydon takes 22 min and the fastest train takes 18 min. The train runs at least 8 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.

22 min
Duration: 11 mi
Distance: £7
Average price: Every 10 minutes
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Waterloo Station to Croydon train times

Trains run every 10 minutes between Waterloo Station and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 2:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Croydon at 7:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge station and take an average of 22 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

2:54 PM → 3:15 PM
21 min • 1 change
2:59 PM → 3:18 PM
19 min • 1 change
3:02 PM → 3:27 PM
25 min • 1 change
3:09 PM → 3:28 PM
19 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Waterloo Station to Croydon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Waterloo Station to Croydon.

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Distance: 11.5 mi
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Croydon, England?

Thameslink operates a train from London Bridge to East Croydon every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 13 min. Southern also services this route every 30 minutes.

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