The average train between Croydon and Whitechapel takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Croydon to Whitechapel. 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 10 minutes between Croydon and Whitechapel. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Whitechapel at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at London Blackfriars and take an average of 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

36 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change
Arrives next day

50 min • 1 change

48 min • 1 change

1h 2m • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Whitechapel. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Whitechapel station via London Blackfriars. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
Croydon to Whitechapel train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Whitechapel train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Whitechapel station.
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The distance between Croydon and Whitechapel is 15.3 km. The road distance is 22 km.
London Overground operates a train from West Croydon to Whitechapel twice daily. Tickets cost £9–24 and the journey takes 36 min.