Luggage storageEast Croydon

East Croydon at a glance

Many travellers change trains at East Croydon or arrive early for a flight from Gatwick, so it helps to know what the station itself offers before you set off.

The station is a major hub on Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express routes, with trams to local destinations and trains to Brighton, Bedford and Cambridge. Every platform has heated waiting rooms and covered waiting areas open around the clock, while a wide pedestrian walkway links the station to Croydon town centre. From here you can also reach London St Pancras International for Eurostar connections. The station sits within London fare zone 5. Direct trains connect East Croydon to London Victoria, London Blackfriars, London Bridge, and Gatwick Airport. Step-free access to all platforms is available around the clock via ramps from the main entrance. Stasher bookings around East Croydon are busiest on Fridays and Sundays and during June and July. The most popular Stasher drop-off window at East Croydon is 07:00–10:00. With Stasher, you can store bags from £1.49 per bag per day at 7 locations near East Croydon.

Some top Stasher locations near East Croydon include:

• Local venue, 2 min walk · open until 20:00 most days
• Local shop, 4 min walk · open 24/7 · rated 5/5 (100+ reviews)

Nearby points are hosted by local venues, shops and restaurants. Of the nearby points, 2 stay open late and 1 is open 24/7. There's no strict size limit, though prices can vary with bag size. Every booking comes with the Stasher Guarantee, which protects your bags up to £10,000. Stasher storage near East Croydon can be booked through the website or app.

Trains, trams and getting around

East Croydon also has regional and local routes to Brighton, Bedford, and Cambridge. The station is served by Gatwick Express, Southeastern, Southern, and Thameslink services, so it's a genuinely busy rail hub. London Trams stop here too, connecting to New Addington, Elmers End, and Wimbledon.

Waiting, walking and what's nearby

If you're waiting for a train, heated waiting rooms and covered waiting areas on every platform are open 24 hours a day. A wide pedestrian walkway runs past Box Park along George Street from the station to the North End Quarter, where the main retail centre sits. East Croydon is a gateway to Croydon town centre, one of the largest growth areas in South London and a leading Metropolitan Centre. From here you can also travel to London St Pancras International, the hub for Eurostar services.