The average train between East Croydon and Swain's Lane takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from East Croydon to Swain's Lane. 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 East Croydon and Swain's Lane. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from East Croydon is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Swain's Lane at 8:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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50 min • 1 change

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53 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from East Croydon to Swain's Lane. However, there are services departing from East Croydon station and arriving at Swain's Lane station via Gospel Oak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
East Croydon to Swain's Lane train services, operated by Southern, depart from Clapham Junction station.
East Croydon to Swain's Lane train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Gospel Oak station.
Book your East Croydon to Swain's Lane train tickets online with Southern and London Overground.
The distance between East Croydon and Swain's Lane is 21.1 km. The road distance is 31 km.
London Overground operates a train from Clapham Junction to Gospel Oak every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £9–23 and the journey takes 35 min.