The average train between Shortlands Station and East Croydon takes 32 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Shortlands Station to East 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 Shortlands Station and East Croydon. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Shortlands Station is at 5:36 PM which arrives into East Croydon at 6:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Beckenham Junction and take an average of 32 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

36 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change

34 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Shortlands Station to East Croydon. However, there are services departing from Shortlands Station station and arriving at East Croydon station via East Croydon Tram Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 min.
Shortlands Station to East Croydon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Beckenham Junction Tram Stop station.
Shortlands Station to East Croydon train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at East Croydon Tram Stop station.
Book your Shortlands Station to East Croydon train tickets online with Southeastern and London Tramlink.
The distance between Shortlands Station and East Croydon is 7.3 km. The road distance is 9 km.
London Tramlink operates a vehicle from Beckenham Junction Tram Stop to East Croydon Tram Stop every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 22 min.