There are 4 ways to get from Thornton Heath to Purfleet-on-Thames by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Thornton Heath to London Bridge
- Take the subway from London Bridge station to West Ham station
- Take the train from West Ham to Purfleet
1h 26m£15–24Drive 22.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Thornton Heath to Purfleet-on-Thames22.3 mi
41 min£6–8Bus
- Take the bus from Talbot Road Thornton Heath to Aldwych / KingswayN68
- Take the bus from Aldwych to Barking StationN15
2h 21m£9–75Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thornton Heath to Purfleet-on-Thames22.3 mi
41 min£120–150
Thornton Heath to Purfleet-on-Thames by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thornton Heath to Purfleet-on-Thames is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Thornton Heath to Purfleet-on-Thames is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £5 - £8.
No, there is no direct train from Thornton Heath to Purfleet-on-Thames. However, there are services departing from Thornton Heath and arriving at Purfleet via London Bridge station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Thornton Heath and Purfleet-on-Thames is 29 miles. The road distance is 22.4 miles.
The best way to get from Thornton Heath to Purfleet-on-Thames without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 26m and costs £15 - £25.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Thornton Heath to Purfleet-on-Thames, including transfers.
Thornton Heath to Purfleet-on-Thames train services, operated by Southern, depart from Thornton Heath station.
Thornton Heath to Purfleet-on-Thames train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thornton Heath to Purfleet-on-Thames is 22 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Thornton Heath to Purfleet-on-Thames.
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What companies run services between Thornton Heath, England and Purfleet-on-Thames, England?
You can take a bus from Talbot Road Thornton Heath to Purfleet via Aldwych / Kingsway, Aldwych, Barking Station, and Barking in around 2h 21m.
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- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Thornton Heath to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from London Bridge station to West Ham station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- +44 345 744 4422
- contact@c2crail.co.uk
- Website
- c2c-online.co.uk
Train from West Ham to Purfleet
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.c2c-online.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Talbot Road Thornton Heath to Aldwych / Kingsway
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Talbot Road Thornton Heath to Aldwych / Kingsway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Aldwych to Barking Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–65
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–65
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- £120–150
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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