The average train between Croydon and Central London takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Croydon to Central London. 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 30 minutes between Croydon and Central London. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Central London at 12:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Central London. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Central London station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
Croydon to Central London train services, operated by Southern, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Central London train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Brentford station.
Book your Croydon to Central London train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Croydon and Central London is 18.9 km. The road distance is 23 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Brentford via Clapham Junction in around 46 min.
