How to get from Russell Square to Thornton Heath by Tube and train?

From Russell Square to Thornton Heath by Tube and train

To get from Russell Square to Thornton Heath you’ll need to take one Tube line and 2 train lines: take the PICCADILLY Tube from Russell Square station to King's Cross St. Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the MILDMAY LINE train from East Croydon station to Thornton Heath station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min.

46min
Tube - PICCADILLY
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - MILDMAY LINE
Leaves from Russell Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Russell Square
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Cockfosters
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    2 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Three Bridges
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    28 min
  • 6
    Train - MILDMAY LINE
    Wait for train
    MILDMAY LINE
    London Victoria
  • 7
    Ride to train station Thornton Heath
    Ride to train station
    Thornton Heath
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Russell Square to Thornton Heath by Tube and train via PICCADILLY, NORTHERN and MILDMAY LINE

To get from Russell Square to Thornton Heath you’ll need to take 2 Tube lines and one train line: take the PICCADILLY Tube from Russell Square station to King's Cross St. Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN Tube and finally take the MILDMAY LINE train from Balham Rail station to Thornton Heath station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min.

50min
Tube - PICCADILLY
Tube - NORTHERN
Train - MILDMAY LINE
Leaves from Russell Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Russell Square
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Cockfosters
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    2 min
  • 4
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Morden
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Balham Underground
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balham Rail
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - MILDMAY LINE
    Wait for train
    MILDMAY LINE
    East Croydon
  • 8
    Ride to train station Thornton Heath
    Ride to train station
    Thornton Heath
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Russell Square to Thornton Heath

The distance between Russell Square and Thornton Heath is approximately 22.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Russell Square to Thornton Heath by Tube and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Thornton Heath – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Russell Square to Thornton Heath by Tube and train via PICCADILLY, NORTHERN and MILDMAY LINE

To get from Russell Square to Thornton Heath you’ll need to take 2 Tube lines and one train line: take the PICCADILLY Tube from Russell Square station to King's Cross St. Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN Tube and finally take the MILDMAY LINE train from Balham Rail station to Thornton Heath station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min.

50min
Tube - PICCADILLY
Tube - NORTHERN
Train - MILDMAY LINE
Leaves from Russell Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Russell Square
  • 2
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Cockfosters
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    2 min
  • 4
    Tube - NORTHERN
    Wait for Tube
    NORTHERN
    Morden
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Balham Underground
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balham Rail
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - MILDMAY LINE
    Wait for train
    MILDMAY LINE
    East Croydon
  • 8
    Ride to train station Thornton Heath
    Ride to train station
    Thornton Heath
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Tube line PICCADILLY, Train line THAMESLINK, Train line MILDMAY LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Tube line PICCADILLY, Tube line NORTHERN, Train line MILDMAY LINE.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Russell Square and Thornton Heath?

    No, you’ll have to take one Tube line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 46 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Russell Square to Thornton Heath?

    The PICCADILLY Tube line goes from Cockfosters station near Russell Square in Bloomsbury to King's Cross St. Pancras station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till King's Cross St. Pancras station near Thornton Heath.

  • How long does it take to travel from Russell Square to Thornton Heath by Tube and train?

    The total travel time between Russell Square and Thornton Heath by Tube and train is about 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Russell Square to get to Thornton Heath?

    Get on the PICCADILLY Tube from the Cockfosters station near Russell Square in Bloomsbury.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Russell Square and Thornton Heath?

    Get off the Tube at the King's Cross St. Pancras station, which is closest to Thornton Heath.

  • When is the last bus from Russell Square to Thornton Heath?

    The last bus from Russell Square in Bloomsbury to Thornton Heath in Thornton Heath is the Tottenham Court Road - Old Coulsdon line. It leaves the Museum Street (E) stop at 02:56.

  • When is the first train from Russell Square to Thornton Heath?

    The first train from Russell Square in Bloomsbury to Thornton Heath in Thornton Heath is Thameslink. It leaves the St Pancras station at 00:24.

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