The average train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Croydon takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Croydon. 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 hourly between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Croydon at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at St Andrew Square and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at Croydon station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Croydon train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Croydon train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at King's Cross station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Croydon is 551.1 km. The road distance is 661 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 8m.