The average train between Croydon and Shortlands Station takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Croydon to Shortlands Station. 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 Shortlands Station. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 6:57 PM which arrives into Shortlands Station at 7:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Beckenham Junction Tram Stop and take an average of 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

36 min • 1 change

41 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change

41 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Shortlands Station. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Shortlands Station station via Beckenham Junction Tram Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
Croydon to Shortlands Station train services, operated by London Tramlink, depart from West Croydon Tram Stop station.
Croydon to Shortlands Station train services, operated by London Tramlink, arrive at Beckenham Junction Tram Stop station.
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The distance between Croydon and Shortlands Station is 7.4 km. The road distance is 10 km.
London Tramlink operates a vehicle from West Croydon Tram Stop to Beckenham Junction Tram Stop every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 26 min.