Croydon to Thornton Heath by train

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Overview: trains from Croydon to Thornton Heath

Find the key information for travelling by train from Croydon to Thornton Heath, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:10 View journey
Last train 23:23 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 5m View journey
Distance (km) 3
Trains / day 92 View all
Cheapest journey CA$6.23 View journey
Avg journey time 7m
Train operators 1

Going from Croydon to Thornton Heath by train

About to set off from Croydon to Thornton Heath by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost between Croydon and Thornton Heath

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: CA$6.23

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

  • Travel with a budget train operator

  • Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

  • Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

  • Select a non-flexible fare

  • Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

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Croydon to Thornton Heath train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Croydon to Thornton Heath is at 06:10 and the last is at 23:22. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:10 and the last one is at 23:23. You can expect 92 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 7 minutes.

Croydon to Thornton Heath distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 3 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 5 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Croydon and Thornton Heath?

You can secure tickets for travel between Croydon and Thornton Heath up to 5 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making the most of your Croydon to Thornton Heath travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Thornton Heath.

FAQs about the train journey from Croydon to Thornton Heath

Want to know more about your journey from Croydon to Thornton Heath? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Croydon and Thornton Heath by train is 3 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.