The average train between Shortlands and East Croydon takes 33 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Shortlands 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 and East Croydon. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Shortlands 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 33 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

36 min • 1 change
41 min • 1 change
39 min • 1 change
34 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Shortlands to East Croydon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Shortlands to East Croydon. However, there are services departing from Shortlands station and arriving at East Croydon station via East Croydon Tram Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.
Shortlands to East Croydon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Beckenham Junction Tram Stop station.
Shortlands to East Croydon train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at East Croydon Tram Stop station.
Book your Shortlands to East Croydon train tickets online with Southeastern and London Tramlink.
The distance between Shortlands and East Croydon is 7.2 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.