The average train between South Croydon (Station) and Waterloo Station takes 33 min and the fastest train takes 25 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from South Croydon (Station) to Waterloo Station. 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 South Croydon (Station) and Waterloo Station. The earliest departure is at 8:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Croydon (Station) is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Waterloo Station at 9:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 33 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

28 min • 1 change

32 min • 1 change

28 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from South Croydon (Station) to Waterloo Station. However, there are services departing from South Croydon (Station) station and arriving at Waterloo Station station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.
South Croydon (Station) to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Southern, depart from South Croydon station.
South Croydon (Station) to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Bridge station.
Book your South Croydon (Station) to Waterloo Station train tickets online with Southern, Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between South Croydon (Station) and Waterloo Station is 15.7 km. The road distance is 20 km.
Southern operates a train from South Croydon to London Bridge every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–12 and the journey takes 22 min. Thameslink also services this route hourly.