The average train between Croydon and Whitechapel takes 35 min and the fastest train takes 32 min. The train runs at least 5 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 15 minutes between Croydon and Whitechapel. The earliest departure is at 9:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 5:21 PM which arrives into Whitechapel at 5:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

32 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change

34 min • 1 change

32 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 Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
Croydon to Whitechapel train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
Croydon to Whitechapel train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Book your Croydon to Whitechapel train tickets online with Thameslink and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Croydon and Whitechapel is 15.3 km. The road distance is 23 km.
Thameslink operates a train from East Croydon to Farringdon every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £6–13 and the journey takes 24 min.