Where Is Croydon in London?

Croydon is a major town in South London, England, and the principal settlement of the London Borough of Croydon.

• Distance from central London: 9 miles (14 km) south of Charing Cross.
• Historic county: Surrey (until 1965).
• Greater London since: 1 April 1965 (London Government Act 1963).
• Transport hub: East Croydon station—one of the UK's busiest—offers fast trains to London Victoria (15 min), London Bridge, Gatwick Airport, and the South Coast.

Once a market town, Croydon is now a commercial and retail center with the Whitgift and Centrale shopping malls, a growing skyline (including the 50-story One Lansdowne Road), and a diverse population of ~390,000 (borough-wide).