Skip to main content

How to get from Thornton Heath to Woolwich by train?

By train

To get from Thornton Heath to Woolwich in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTHERN train from Thornton Heath station to East Croydon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from London Bridge station to Woolwich Arsenal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is £4.40.

57min£4.40
Train - SOUTHERN
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Leaves from Thornton Heath

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thornton Heath
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    East Croydon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    14 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Dartford
  • 7
    Ride to train station Woolwich Arsenal
    Ride to train station
    Woolwich Arsenal
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via SOUTHERN, THAMESLINK and THAMESLINK

To get from Thornton Heath to Woolwich in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTHERN train from Thornton Heath station to East Croydon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the THAMESLINK train from London Bridge station to Woolwich Arsenal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is £4.40.

66min£4.40
Train - SOUTHERN
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Thornton Heath

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thornton Heath
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    East Croydon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Cambridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    14 min
  • 6
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Rainham (Kent)
  • 7
    Ride to train station Woolwich Arsenal
    Ride to train station
    Woolwich Arsenal
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in London.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Thornton Heath to Woolwich

The distance between Thornton Heath, London and Woolwich, London is approximately 18.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thornton Heath to Woolwich 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 Thornton Heath

Thornton Heath is located at Thornton Heath, London and the nearest public transport station is Thornton Heath Station (D).

Train stations close to Thornton Heath:

  • Norwood Junction
  • West Croydon

Bus stations close to Thornton Heath:

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

Public transport stations close to Woolwich, London

Woolwich is located at Woolwich, London and the nearest public transport station is Vincent Road / Woolwich Arsenal Station (G).

Train stations close to Woolwich:

  • Woolwich
  • Woolwich Arsenal

Bus stations close to Woolwich:

  • Vincent Road / Woolwich Arsenal Station (G)
  • Thomas Street (W)
  • Thomas Street / Greens End (T)

River Bus stations close to Woolwich:

  • Woolwich Ferry South Pier
  • Woolwich Arsenal Pier

DLR stations close to Woolwich:

  • Woolwich Arsenal

Alternative route by train via SOUTHERN, THAMESLINK and THAMESLINK

To get from Thornton Heath to Woolwich in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTHERN train from Thornton Heath station to East Croydon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the THAMESLINK train from London Bridge station to Woolwich Arsenal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is £4.40.

66min£4.40
Train - SOUTHERN
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - THAMESLINK
Leaves from Thornton Heath

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thornton Heath
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    East Croydon
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    8 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Cambridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    14 min
  • 6
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Rainham (Kent)
  • 7
    Ride to train station Woolwich Arsenal
    Ride to train station
    Woolwich Arsenal
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line THAMESLINK.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Thornton Heath to Woolwich?

    The SOUTHERN train line goes from East Croydon station near Thornton Heath in Thornton Heath to East Croydon station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till East Croydon station near Woolwich in London.

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

    The total travel time between Thornton Heath in Thornton Heath and Woolwich in London by train is about 57 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTHERN train from the East Croydon station near Thornton Heath in Thornton Heath.

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

    Get off the train at the East Croydon station, which is closest to Woolwich in London.

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

    The ride from Thornton Heath to Woolwich costs £4.40.

Live arrivals, timetables, maps