The average train between Trafalgar Square and Croydon takes 26 min and the fastest train takes 22 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Trafalgar Square 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 10 minutes between Trafalgar Square and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 7:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trafalgar Square is at 1:08 PM which arrives into Croydon at 1:35 PM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 26 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

24 min • 1 change

27 min • 1 change

24 min • 1 change

30 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Trafalgar Square to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square station and arriving at Croydon station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.
Trafalgar Square to Croydon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Charing Cross station.
Trafalgar Square to Croydon train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your Trafalgar Square to Croydon train tickets online with Southeastern, Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Trafalgar Square and Croydon is 14 km. The road distance is 20 km.
You can take a vehicle from Trafalgar Square to East Croydon via London Charing Cross and London Bridge in around 28 min.