The average train between Hackney Central Station and South Croydon takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Hackney Central Station to South 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 every 15 minutes between Hackney Central Station and South Croydon. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackney Central Station is at 3:54 PM which arrives into South Croydon at 4:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Highbury & Islington and take an average of 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 8m • 2 changes


43 min • 2 changes


45 min • 2 changes


44 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Hackney Central Station to South Croydon. However, there are services departing from Hackney Central Station station and arriving at South Croydon station via Highbury & Islington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Hackney Central Station to South Croydon train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Hackney Central station.
Hackney Central Station to South Croydon train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your Hackney Central Station to South Croydon train tickets online with London Overground, London Underground (Tube) and Southern.
The distance between Hackney Central Station and South Croydon is 20.8 km. The road distance is 28 km.
London Overground operates a train from Hackney Central to Clapham Junction every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 55 min.