There are 5 ways to get from Thornton Heath to Eltham by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Thornton Heath to Peckham RyeEast Croydon - London Bridge / ...
- Take the train from Peckham Rye to ElthamLondon Victoria - Gravesend / ...
1h 7m£8–14Drive 9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Thornton Heath to Eltham9 mi
21 min£3–4Line 130 bus, line 314 bus
- Take the bus from Parchmore Road to Addington Village Interchange130
- Take the bus from Addington Village Interchange to Eltham Church / Well Hall Road314
1h 39mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Thornton Heath to Eltham9 mi
21 min£50–65Tram, line 162 bus
- Take the tram from West Croydon Tram Stop to Beckenham Junction Tram StopTram
- Take the bus from Beckenham Junction Station to Eltham Church / Well Hall Road162
1h 48m£7–10
Thornton Heath to Eltham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thornton Heath to Eltham is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Thornton Heath to Eltham is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs £50 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Thornton Heath to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Parchmore Road and arriving at Eltham Church / Well Hall Road via Addington Village Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Thornton Heath to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Thornton Heath and arriving at Eltham via Peckham Rye. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
The distance between Thornton Heath and Eltham is 12 miles. The road distance is 9 miles.
The best way to get from Thornton Heath to Eltham without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £8 - £15.
It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Thornton Heath to Eltham, including transfers.
Thornton Heath to Eltham bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Parchmore Road station.
Thornton Heath to Eltham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Thornton Heath station.
The best way to get from Thornton Heath to Eltham is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £8 - £15. Alternatively, you can line 130 bus and line 314 bus, which costs and takes 1h 39m.
What companies run services between Thornton Heath, England and Eltham, England?
You can take a train from Thornton Heath to Eltham via Peckham Rye in around 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parchmore Road to Eltham Church / Well Hall Road via Addington Village Interchange in around 1h 39m.
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- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Thornton Heath to Peckham Rye
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Peckham Rye to Eltham
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £3–5
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Tram from West Croydon Tram Stop to Beckenham Junction Tram Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- London Tramlink
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Parchmore Road to Addington Village Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
Bus from Addington Village Interchange to Eltham Church / Well Hall Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Beckenham Junction Station to Eltham Church / Well Hall Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
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- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- £50–65
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 Eltham bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Addington Village Interchange station.
Thornton Heath to Eltham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Peckham Rye station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thornton Heath to Eltham is 9 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Thornton Heath to Eltham.
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