How to get from Orpington to Thornton Heath by train?

By train

To get from Orpington to Thornton Heath in London, take the THAMESLINK train from Orpington station to Peckham Rye station. Next, take the SOUTHERN train from Peckham Rye station to Thornton Heath station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is £5.50.

64min£5.50
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHERN
Leaves from Orpington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Orpington
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Luton
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Peckham Rye
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    East Croydon
  • 5
    Ride to train station Thornton Heath
    Ride to train station
    Thornton Heath
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Orpington to Thornton Heath in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Orpington station to West Dulwich station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the P13 bus and finally take the SOUTHERN train from Tulse Hill station to Thornton Heath station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is £11.25.

61min£11.25
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - P13P13
Train - SOUTHERN
Leaves from Orpington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Orpington
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Dulwich
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Dulwich Station (WB)
    ID WB
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - P13P13
    Wait for bus
    P13
    Streatham Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tulse Hill Station (E)
    ID E
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tulse Hill
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    East Croydon
  • 9
    Ride to train station Thornton Heath
    Ride to train station
    Thornton Heath
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Orpington to Thornton Heath

The distance between Orpington, London and Thornton Heath, London is approximately 17.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Orpington 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 Orpington

Orpington is located at Orpington, London and the nearest public transport station is Orpington Bus Station Orpington (F).

Bus stations close to Orpington:

  • Orpington Bus Station Orpington (F)
  • Orpington (B)
  • Orpington Bus Station (E)

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 Clock Tower (F).

Train stations close to Thornton Heath:

  • West Croydon
  • Norwood Junction

Bus stations close to Thornton Heath:

  • Thornton Heath Clock Tower (F)
  • Thornton Heath Clock Tower (G)
  • Thornton Heath Station (D)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Orpington to Thornton Heath in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Orpington station to West Dulwich station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the P13 bus and finally take the SOUTHERN train from Tulse Hill station to Thornton Heath station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is £11.25.

61min£11.25
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - P13P13
Train - SOUTHERN
Leaves from Orpington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Orpington
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Dulwich
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Dulwich Station (WB)
    ID WB
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - P13P13
    Wait for bus
    P13
    Streatham Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tulse Hill Station (E)
    ID E
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tulse Hill
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    East Croydon
  • 9
    Ride to train station Thornton Heath
    Ride to train station
    Thornton Heath
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line SOUTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line P13, Bus line SOUTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Orpington and Thornton Heath?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Orpington to Thornton Heath?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Luton station near Orpington in Orpington to Peckham Rye station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Peckham Rye station near Thornton Heath in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Orpington to Thornton Heath by train?

    The total travel time between Orpington in Orpington and Thornton Heath in London by train is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Orpington to get to Thornton Heath?

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Luton station near Orpington in Orpington.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Orpington and Thornton Heath?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Orpington to Thornton Heath?

    The ride from Orpington to Thornton Heath costs £5.50.

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