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Crawley to Croydon Train Timetable
Trip Summary
There are usually 14 daily train trips available from Crawley to Croydon. Traveling by train from Crawley to Croydon usually takes 58 minutes, but the fastest Thameslink train can make the trip in 48 minutes.
| Distance | 19 mi (30 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 48m |
| Lowest price | £13.04 |
| Trains per day | 22 |
| Most frequent service | Thameslink |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Crawley to Croydon?
2 train services operate from Crawley to Croydon. Thameslink usually has more trains scheduled, with 10 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 4 | 0h 52m | £13.04 |
| Thameslink | 10 | 1h 0m | £13.04 |
Southern Railway is part of the British rail network serving stations predominantly between central London and the British south coast. Destinations include Brighton, Gatwick Airport, and Worthing. WiFi and accessible restrooms are available on most trains, plus the option to upgrade to a first-class ticket with extra legroom.
Thameslink services run 24 hours a day with trains usually every 20-30 minutes, and coverage between Kent, Surrey, Hertfordshire, and London. Thameslink has separate first-class cars, and standard-class seating may be standing room only during peak hours.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Crawley to Croydon
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Crawley to Croydon on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Crawley at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 15:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 14 scheduled trains on most days. 22 of these are direct connections to Croydon. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Croydon to Crawley.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Crawley?
Main departure station: Ifield Station
Crawley has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Croydon.
All train stations in Crawley:
Ifield Station
Crawley Train Station
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Where is the train station in Croydon?
Main arrival station: Norwood Junction Train Station
Croydon has one train station.
Train stations in Croydon:
Norwood Junction Train Station
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