There are 6 ways to get from Thornton Heath to Sanderstead by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 450 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Thornton Heath Station to West Croydon Bus Station450
- Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Sanderstead / All Saints Church403
37 min£2–23Train
- Take the train from Thornton Heath to East CroydonLondon Bridge - East Croydon / ...
- Take the train from East Croydon to RiddlesdownLondon Victoria - East Grinstead / ...
39 min£3–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thornton Heath to Sanderstead5.3 mi
11 min£30–40Drive 5.3 mi
- Drive from Thornton Heath to Sanderstead5.3 mi
11 min£2Train, line 403 bus
- Take the train from Thornton Heath to East CroydonLondon Bridge - East Croydon / ...
- Take the bus from Park Lane / Fairfield Halls to Sanderstead / All Saints Church403
37 min£3–8Line 50 bus, line 412 bus
- Take the bus from Thornton Heath Station to Fairfield Halls50 / ...
- Take the bus from Park Street to Sanderstead / All Saints Church412
50 min£6
Thornton Heath to Sanderstead by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thornton Heath to Sanderstead is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Thornton Heath to Sanderstead is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £30 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Thornton Heath station to Sanderstead. However, there are services departing from Thornton Heath Station and arriving at Sanderstead / All Saints Church via West Croydon Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
No, there is no direct train from Thornton Heath to Sanderstead. However, there are services departing from Thornton Heath and arriving at Riddlesdown via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
The distance between Thornton Heath and Sanderstead is 6 miles. The road distance is 5.3 miles.
The best way to get from Thornton Heath to Sanderstead without a car is to line 450 bus and bus which takes 37 min and costs £1 - £23.
It takes approximately 37 min to get from Thornton Heath to Sanderstead, including transfers.
Thornton Heath to Sanderstead bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Thornton Heath Station.
Thornton Heath to Sanderstead train services, operated by Southern, depart from Thornton Heath station.
The best way to get from Thornton Heath to Sanderstead is to line 450 bus and bus which takes 37 min and costs £1 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £3 - £14 and takes 39 min.
What companies run services between Thornton Heath, England and Sanderstead, England?
You can take a bus from Thornton Heath Station to Sanderstead / All Saints Church via West Croydon Bus Station in around 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thornton Heath to Riddlesdown via East Croydon in around 39 min.
- 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
- £2–6
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from East Croydon to Riddlesdown
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–8
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from East Croydon to Riddlesdown
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £1–3
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £2–3
- 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/
Bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Sanderstead / All Saints Church
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
Bus from Park Lane / Fairfield Halls to Sanderstead / All Saints Church
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Sanderstead / All Saints Church
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £0–21
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Thornton Heath Station to Fairfield Halls
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Park Street to Sanderstead / All Saints Church
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- £30–40
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 Sanderstead bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at West Croydon Bus Station.
Thornton Heath to Sanderstead train services, operated by Southern, arrive at East Croydon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thornton Heath to Sanderstead is 5 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Thornton Heath to Sanderstead.
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