The average train between Leicester and Croydon takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Leicester 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 Leicester and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Croydon at 8:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 3m • 1 change
1h 43m • 1 change
1h 45m • 1 change
1h 52m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Croydon station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Leicester to Croydon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Croydon train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your Leicester to Croydon train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Thameslink.
The distance between Leicester and Croydon is 156.4 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to East Croydon via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 38m.
