The average train between Bristol Temple Meads and Croydon takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol Temple Meads 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 Bristol Temple Meads and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol Temple Meads is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Croydon at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bristol Temple Meads to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads station and arriving at Croydon station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Bristol Temple Meads to Croydon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol Temple Meads to Croydon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Bristol Temple Meads to Croydon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Bristol Temple Meads and Croydon is 172.2 km. The road distance is 214 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £50–100 and the journey takes 1h 38m.