The average train between Southampton and Croydon takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton 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 hourly between Southampton and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Croydon at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Croydon station via Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Southampton to Croydon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Croydon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
Book your Southampton to Croydon train tickets online with Cross Country, South Western Railway and Southern.
The distance between Southampton and Croydon is 105.4 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to East Croydon via Basingstoke and Clapham Junction in around 2h 4m.