The average train between Birmingham and East Croydon takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham to East 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 Birmingham and East Croydon. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into East Croydon at 2:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to East Croydon. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at East Croydon station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Birmingham to East Croydon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to East Croydon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your Birmingham to East Croydon train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Thameslink and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Birmingham and East Croydon is 174.6 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to East Croydon via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 2m.