The journey from East Croydon to London St Pancras International is only thirty minutes with Thameslink. With fifty-two services running between Croydon and London per day, you’ll easily find a train that runs to your schedule.
On your trip, you'll suddenly see the suburban landscape change into today's busy, modern, London.
Thameslink provides a vital north-south rail service across London, connecting places like Luton and Cambridge. The trains run through central London, with stops at key stations, including London Bridge, London Blackfriars, St Pancras International, and City Thameslink.
Departing from East Croydon
Croydon is a commuter town in South London. Not to be confused with its sister station, West Croydon, East Croydon Station is near the town centre on George Street, close to Boxpark Croydon. A local bus route stops just outside the station, and a taxi rank is on the east side of the station's entrance.
Southern, Thameslink, and the London Overground operate services from this station.
Main stops
If you're travelling from East Croydon to London St Pancras International there are four stations between them: London Bridge, London Blackfriars, and Farringdon.
It's worth double-checking before you travel, however, as sometimes stops can change to scheduling modifications or planned engineering works.
Arriving at London St Pancras International
St Pancras International can be found in the borough of Camden on Euston Road. It is the main terminus for the UK’s only international rail link via Eurostar, which provides rail links with the rest of Europe.
Three train operators outside Eurostar serve London St Pancras International: East Midlands Railway, Southeastern, and Thameslink.
The station is ideally situated to connect you to the rest of London. King’s Cross station is just a two-minute walk away and includes a major station on the London Underground, meaning you can get anywhere you need to in a flash.
Thameslink train classes
- Standard Class: Comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi.
- First Class: First Class offers spacious seating, a quiet environment, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and complimentary refreshments.
Thameslink train travel advice
- Luggage: Maximum of three items of luggage. This goes up to two larger items and one smaller bag.
- Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small animals can travel for free. Dogs must be on a lead. Other animals must travel in carriers. Extra pets cost half the adult fare. There is a maximum of two pets per passenger.
- Bicycles: Bikes can be stored free of charge, but space is limited. There is no need to pre-book.
- Children: Under 5’s can travel for free. Children aged 5 to 15 can save 50% on their tickets. Booking in advance using TrainPal helps ensure families can sit together. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs.
- Passenger Assist: Help with carrying luggage and accessing the platform, offer ramps and transportation, and give help and guidance on tickets.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.