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St Mary Cray to Crayford by train

First train

06:34

Last train

20:31

Departure station

St Mary Cray

Arrival station

Crayford

Journey time

From 1h 0m

Distance

5 miles (8 km)

Frequency

1 train per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

Southeastern, Thameslink

How to travel from St Mary Cray to Crayford by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from St Mary Cray to Crayford? Look no further.

You'll usually find 1 train per day running between St Mary Cray and Crayford, which usually take 1 hour 11 minutes to complete the 5 miles (8 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Crayford by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Both Southeastern and Thameslink trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from St Mary Cray to Crayford if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Crayford? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from St Mary Cray to Crayford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from St Mary Cray to Crayford take?

The average journey time by train between St Mary Cray and Crayford is 1 hour and 11 minutes, with around 1 train per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between St Mary Cray and Crayford by train?

The fastest journey time by train from St Mary Cray to Crayford is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

Is there a direct train from St Mary Cray to Crayford?

No, there are no direct train services from St Mary Cray to Crayford. Travelling from St Mary Cray to Crayford by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from St Mary Cray to Crayford leave?

The first train from St Mary Cray to Crayford leaves at 06:34. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from St Mary Cray to Crayford leave?

The last train from St Mary Cray to Crayford leaves at 20:31. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between St Mary Cray and Crayford by train?

Trains travelling from St Mary Cray to Crayford cover a distance of around 5 miles (8 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Crayford to St Mary Cray.

Cheap train tickets from St Mary Cray to Crayford

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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