The average train between Heathrow and Croydon takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Heathrow 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 every 20 minutes between Heathrow and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 6:06 PM which arrives into Croydon at 7:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 7m • 1 change
1h 9m • 1 change
1h 7m • 1 change
1h 9m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Heathrow station and arriving at Croydon station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Heathrow to Croydon train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
Heathrow to Croydon train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your Heathrow to Croydon train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Heathrow and Croydon is 26.2 km. The road distance is 48 km.
You can take a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to East Croydon via Farringdon Without and Farringdon in around 1h 5m.
