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Essex to Croydon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essex and Croydon takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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.

1h 35m
Duration
55 mi
Distance
£34
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
  2. Take the train from Farringdon to East Croydontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
1h 29m
£29–43

Essex to Croydon train times

Trains run hourly between Essex and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Croydon at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 36m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 37m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 30m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 35m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 37m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 30m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 35m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 37m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 30m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 35m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 37m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 30m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 35m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 36m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 36m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Thameslink1h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essex to Croydon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Essex to Croydon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Essex, England and Croydon, England?

You can take a train from White Notley to East Croydon via Stratford, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 29m.

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