How to get from Charing Cross to Thornton Heath by train and tube?

By train and tube

To get from Charing Cross to Thornton Heath in London, take the DISTRICT tube from Embankment station to Victoria station. Next, take the SOUTHERN train from London Victoria station to Thornton Heath station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is £3.20.

40min£3.20
Tube - DISTRICT
Train - SOUTHERN
Leaves from Embankment

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tube station
    Start from tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for tube
    DISTRICT
    Wimbledon
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Victoria
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    South Croydon
  • 5
    Ride to train station Thornton Heath
    Ride to train station
    Thornton Heath
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tube via CIRCLE and SOUTHERN

To get from Charing Cross to Thornton Heath in London, take the CIRCLE tube from Embankment station to Victoria station. Next, take the SOUTHERN train from London Victoria station to Thornton Heath station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is £3.20.

45min£3.20
Tube - CIRCLE
Train - SOUTHERN
Leaves from Embankment

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tube station
    Start from tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for tube
    CIRCLE
    Edgware Road
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Victoria
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    South Croydon
  • 5
    Ride to train station Thornton Heath
    Ride to train station
    Thornton Heath
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Charing Cross to Thornton Heath

The distance between Charing Cross, London and Thornton Heath, London is approximately 10 mi, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charing Cross to Thornton Heath by train and tube, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Charing Cross

Charing Cross is located at Charing Cross, London and the nearest public transport station is Embankment (40c).

Tube stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment
  • Charing Cross

Train stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment (40c)
  • Northumberland Avenue / Trafalgar Square (W)
  • Northumberland Avenue / Trafalgar Square (X)

River Bus stations close to Charing Cross:

  • Embankment Pier
  • Festival Pier

Public transport stations close to Thornton Heath, London

Thornton Heath is located at Thornton Heath, London and the nearest public transport station is Thornton Heath.

Train stations close to Thornton Heath:

  • Norwood Junction
  • West Croydon

Bus stations close to Thornton Heath:

  • Thornton Heath
  • Thornton Heath Station (D)
  • Thornton Heath Station (C)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train and tube via CIRCLE and SOUTHERN

To get from Charing Cross to Thornton Heath in London, take the CIRCLE tube from Embankment station to Victoria station. Next, take the SOUTHERN train from London Victoria station to Thornton Heath station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is £3.20.

45min£3.20
Tube - CIRCLE
Train - SOUTHERN
Leaves from Embankment

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tube station
    Start from tube station
    Charing Cross
  • 2
    Tube - CIRCLE
    Wait for tube
    CIRCLE
    Edgware Road
  • 3
    Ride to tube station
    Ride to tube station
    Victoria
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    South Croydon
  • 5
    Ride to train station Thornton Heath
    Ride to train station
    Thornton Heath
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Thornton Heath?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line SOUTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Charing Cross to Thornton Heath?

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line CIRCLE, Bus line SOUTHERN.

  • Is there a direct tube between Charing Cross and Thornton Heath in London?

    No, you’ll have to take one tube line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

  • Which tube line goes from Charing Cross to Thornton Heath in London?

    The DISTRICT tube line goes from Wimbledon station near Charing Cross to Victoria station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Thornton Heath station near Thornton Heath in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Charing Cross to Thornton Heath in London by tube and train?

    The total travel time between Charing Cross and Thornton Heath in London by tube and train is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the tube near Charing Cross to get to Thornton Heath in London?

    Get on the DISTRICT tube from the Wimbledon station near Charing Cross in London.

  • Where do I get off the tube when travelling between Charing Cross and Thornton Heath in London?

    Get off the tube at the Thornton Heath station, which is closest to Thornton Heath in London.

  • How much is the tube fare from Charing Cross to Thornton Heath?

    The ride from Charing Cross to Thornton Heath costs £3.20.

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