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How to get from Romford to Thornton Heath by train?

By train

To get from Romford to Thornton Heath in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the ELIZABETH train from Romford station to Farringdon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the SOUTHERN train from East Croydon station to Thornton Heath station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHERN
Leaves from Romford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Romford
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    24 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Bridge
  • 8
    Ride to train station Thornton Heath
    Ride to train station
    Thornton Heath
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via ELIZABETH, OVERGROUND and SOUTHERN

To get from Romford to Thornton Heath in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the ELIZABETH train from Romford station to Whitechapel station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OVERGROUND train and finally take the SOUTHERN train from Queens Road Peckham station to Thornton Heath station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - OVERGROUND
Train - SOUTHERN
Leaves from Romford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Romford
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Whitechapel
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Whitechapel
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Clapham Junction
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Queens Road Peckham
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    East Croydon
  • 8
    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 Romford to Thornton Heath

The distance between Romford, London and Thornton Heath, London is approximately 26.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Romford to Thornton Heath by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Romford

Romford is located at Romford, London and the nearest public transport station is Western Road (PP).

Tube stations close to Romford:

  • Elm Park
  • Hornchurch

Train stations close to Romford:

  • Emerson Park
  • Romford

Bus stations close to Romford:

  • Western Road (PP)
  • Western Road (Q)
  • Western Road (P)

Public transport stations close to Thornton Heath, London

Thornton Heath is located at Thornton Heath, London and the nearest public transport station is Brook Road (B).

Train stations close to Thornton Heath:

  • Norwood Junction
  • West Croydon

Bus stations close to Thornton Heath:

  • Brook Road (B)
  • Thornton Heath
  • Thornton Heath Station (D)

Alternative route by train via ELIZABETH, OVERGROUND and SOUTHERN

To get from Romford to Thornton Heath in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the ELIZABETH train from Romford station to Whitechapel station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OVERGROUND train and finally take the SOUTHERN train from Queens Road Peckham station to Thornton Heath station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Walk to train station
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - OVERGROUND
Train - SOUTHERN
Leaves from Romford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Romford
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Whitechapel
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Whitechapel
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Clapham Junction
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Queens Road Peckham
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    East Croydon
  • 8
    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 Romford to Thornton Heath?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line SOUTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line OVERGROUND, Bus line SOUTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Romford and Thornton Heath in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Romford to Thornton Heath in London?

    The ELIZABETH train line goes from Romford station near Romford to Paddington station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Paddington station near Thornton Heath in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Romford to Thornton Heath in London by train?

    The total travel time between Romford and Thornton Heath in London by train is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Romford to get to Thornton Heath in London?

    Get on the ELIZABETH train from the Romford station near Romford in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Romford and Thornton Heath in London?

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

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