The average train between North London and Croydon takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from North London 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 10 minutes between North London and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 1:13 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from North London is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Croydon at 7:35 PM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

35 min • 1 change

37 min • 1 change

38 min • 1 change

39 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from North London to Croydon. However, there are services departing from North London station and arriving at Croydon station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
North London to Croydon train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
North London to Croydon train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your North London to Croydon train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Thameslink.
The distance between North London and Croydon is 18.9 km. The road distance is 24 km.
Thameslink operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to East Croydon every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £7–14 and the journey takes 28 min.