The average train between Peterborough and Croydon takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Peterborough 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 30 minutes between Peterborough and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 3:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Croydon at 1:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 25m • 1 change

1h 35m • 1 change

1h 33m • 1 change

1h 35m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Croydon station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Peterborough to Croydon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Croydon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your Peterborough to Croydon train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Thameslink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Peterborough and Croydon is 132.7 km. The road distance is 144 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to East Croydon via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 20m.