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Outbound fromKensington Olympia to Thornton Heath by train
It takes an average of 29m to travel from Kensington Olympia to Thornton Heath by train, over a distance of around 8 miles (13 km). There are normally 17 trains per day travelling from Kensington Olympia to Thornton Heath and tickets for this journey start from £4.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:22 | |
| Departure station | Kensington Olympia | |
| Arrival station | Thornton Heath | |
| Journey time | From 26m | |
| Distance | 8 miles (13 km) | |
| Frequency | 17 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £4.80 | |
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Taking the train from Kensington Olympia to Thornton Heath in 26 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Kensington Olympia to Thornton Heath? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 29 minutes to travel the 8 miles (13 km) from Kensington Olympia to Thornton Heath by train, although you can get there in as little as 26 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 17 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Southern for all or at least part of your journey to Thornton Heath.
Book train tickets from Kensington Olympia to Thornton Heath in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £4.80. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Thornton Heath by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Kensington Olympia to Thornton Heath
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Kensington Olympia to Thornton Heath is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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