Thornton Heath to Croydon by train

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Overview: trains from Thornton Heath to Croydon

Find the key information for travelling by train from Thornton Heath to Croydon, 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 00:14 View journey
Last train 23:55 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 5m View journey
Distance (km) 3
Trains / day 77 View all
Cheapest journey US$4.37 View journey
Avg journey time 8m
Train operators 1

Explore Thornton Heath to Croydon by train

Thinking about travelling from Thornton Heath to Croydon by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Cost of train tickets between Thornton Heath and Croydon

The cheapest train tickets from Thornton Heath to Croydon start at US$4.37. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Thornton Heath to Croydon is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train timetable for travel between Thornton Heath and Croydon

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Thornton Heath to Croydon by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 00:14

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:08

  • First daily departure (weekend): 00:39

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 23:55

  • Average number of daily trains: 77 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 10 minutes

Average train travel time from Thornton Heath to Croydon

The quickest time by train is 5 minutes, travelling a total distance of 3 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets from Thornton Heath to Croydon?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Additional information on train travel from Thornton Heath to Croydon

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Croydon city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Thornton Heath to Croydon

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

The train journey between Thornton Heath and Croydon spans 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.