What is the cheapest way to get from Thornton Heath to Railway Approach?

The cheapest way to get from Thornton Heath to Railway Approach is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Thornton Heath to Railway Approach?

The fastest way to get from Thornton Heath to Railway Approach is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Thornton Heath and Railway Approach?

No, there is no direct bus from Thornton Heath station to Railway Approach. However, there are services departing from Thornton Heath Station and arriving at Dormans Park Road via Park Street and Douglas Brunton Day Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Thornton Heath and Railway Approach?

No, there is no direct train from Thornton Heath to Railway Approach. However, there are services departing from Thornton Heath and arriving at East Grinstead via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.

How far is it from Thornton Heath to Railway Approach?

The distance between Thornton Heath and Railway Approach is 22 miles. The road distance is 22.1 miles.

How do I travel from Thornton Heath to Railway Approach without a car?

The best way to get from Thornton Heath to Railway Approach without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £11 - £24.

How long does it take to get from Thornton Heath to Railway Approach?

It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Thornton Heath to Railway Approach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thornton Heath to Railway Approach bus from?

Thornton Heath to Railway Approach bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Park Street station.

Where do I catch the Thornton Heath to Railway Approach train from?

Thornton Heath to Railway Approach train services, operated by Southern, depart from East Croydon station.

Train or bus from Thornton Heath to Railway Approach?

The best way to get from Thornton Heath to Railway Approach is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs £11 - £24. Alternatively, you can line 466 bus and line 409 bus, which costs £8 - £9 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Thornton Heath to Railway Approach bus arrive?

Thornton Heath to Railway Approach bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Westway Common station.

Where does the Thornton Heath to Railway Approach train arrive?

Thornton Heath to Railway Approach train services, operated by Southern, arrive at East Grinstead station.

Can I drive from Thornton Heath to Railway Approach?

Yes, the driving distance between Thornton Heath to Railway Approach is 22 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Thornton Heath to Railway Approach.

How do I get a train ticket from Thornton Heath to Railway Approach?

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Thornton Heath to Railway Approach - 4 ways to travel via train

There are 4 ways to get from Thornton Heath to Railway Approach by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from East Croydon to East GrinsteadLondon Victoria - East Grinstead / ...
1h 13m
£12–24
Drive 21.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Thornton Heath to Railway Approach21.9 mi
37 min
£6–8
Line 466 bus, line 409 bus
1. Take the bus from Park Street to Westway Common466
2. Take the bus from Douglas Brunton Day Centre to Dormans Park Road409
2h 42m
£8–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Thornton Heath to Railway Approach21.9 mi
37 min
£120–150

Thornton Heath to Railway Approach by train and foot

263Weekly Services

1h 13mAverage Duration

£12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 21.7 mi
Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Thornton Heath, England and Railway Approach, West Sussex, England?

Southern operates a train from East Croydon to East Grinstead hourly. Tickets cost £13–16 and the journey takes 42 min. Thameslink also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thornton Heath Station to Railway Approach via Fairfield Halls, Park Street, Westway Common, Douglas Brunton Day Centre, and Dormans Park Road in around 2h 42m.

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