There are 4 ways to get from Thornton Heath to Chipstead by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Thornton Heath to East Croydon
- Take the train from East Croydon to Purley
- Take the train from Purley to Chipstead
54 min£8–15Drive 8.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Thornton Heath to Chipstead8.3 mi
16 min£3Line 450 bus, line 166 bus
- Take the bus from Thornton Heath Station to West Croydon Bus Station450
- Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Pine Walk166
56 min£5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thornton Heath to Chipstead8.3 mi
16 min£45–60
Thornton Heath to Chipstead by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thornton Heath to Chipstead is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Thornton Heath to Chipstead is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £45 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Thornton Heath station to Chipstead. However, there are services departing from Thornton Heath Station and arriving at Pine Walk via West Croydon Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
No, there is no direct train from Thornton Heath to Chipstead. However, there are services departing from Thornton Heath and arriving at Chipstead via East Croydon and Purley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Thornton Heath and Chipstead is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.3 miles.
The best way to get from Thornton Heath to Chipstead without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs £7 - £15.
It takes approximately 54 min to get from Thornton Heath to Chipstead, including transfers.
Thornton Heath to Chipstead bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Thornton Heath Station.
Thornton Heath to Chipstead train services, operated by Southern, depart from Thornton Heath station.
The best way to get from Thornton Heath to Chipstead is to train which takes 54 min and costs £7 - £15. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and line 166 bus, which costs £4 - £5 and takes 56 min.
What companies run services between Thornton Heath, England and Chipstead, Greater London, England?
You can take a train from Thornton Heath to Chipstead via East Croydon and Purley in around 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thornton Heath Station to Pine Walk via West Croydon Bus Station in around 56 min.
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- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Thornton Heath to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–8
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from East Croydon to Purley
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Purley to Chipstead
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £1–2
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from East Croydon to Purley
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Thornton Heath Station to West Croydon Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Pine Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- £45–60
Croydon Local Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 8681 3333
Croydon Cars MiniCab Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4000
- Website
- croydoncar.co.uk
Croydon Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 6094
- Website
- croydonairporttransfer.co.uk
Cabhoo Minicabs Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4545
Anerley Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0222
- Website
- anerleyminicab.co.uk
Station Cars London
- Phone
- +44 20 8778 7878
- Website
- stationcarslondon.com
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Thornton Heath to Chipstead bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at West Croydon Bus Station.
Thornton Heath to Chipstead train services, operated by Southern, arrive at East Croydon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thornton Heath to Chipstead is 8 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Thornton Heath to Chipstead.
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