The average train between Caterham and North Downs takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Caterham to North Downs. 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 Caterham and North Downs. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caterham is at 10:54 PM which arrives into North Downs at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Purley and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Caterham to North Downs. However, there are services departing from Caterham station and arriving at North Downs station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Caterham to North Downs train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.
Caterham to North Downs train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clandon station.
Book your Caterham to North Downs train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Caterham and North Downs is 29.3 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from Caterham to Clandon via Purley and Clapham Junction in around 1h 50m.