The average train between Croydon and Heathrow takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Croydon to Heathrow. 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 20 minutes between Croydon and Heathrow. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Heathrow at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Heathrow. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Heathrow station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Croydon to Heathrow train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Heathrow train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
Book your Croydon to Heathrow train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Croydon and Heathrow is 26.2 km. The road distance is 48 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 via Farringdon and Farringdon Without in around 1h 12m.
