The average train between Croydon and Elephant and Castle takes 31 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Croydon to Elephant and Castle. 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 15 minutes between Croydon and Elephant and Castle. The earliest departure is at 9:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Elephant and Castle at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 31 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

30 min • 1 change

32 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change

32 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Elephant and Castle. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Elephant and Castle station via London Blackfriars. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31 min.
Croydon to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Blackfriars station.
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The distance between Croydon and Elephant and Castle is 12.5 km. The road distance is 20 km.
Thameslink operates a train from East Croydon to London Blackfriars every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £6–12 and the journey takes 20 min.