The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Thornton Heath
Cheapest price
£72
Average price
£72
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
194 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Thornton Heath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Thornton Heath will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £72.
To travel from Derby to Thornton Heath you need to make at least 2 changes.
7:572h50Derby10:47Thornton Heath£721One-way2 changes
8:542h53Derby11:47Thornton Heath£721One-way2 changes
9:542h53Derby12:47Thornton Heath£721One-way2 changes
14:062h41Derby16:47Thornton Heath£721One-way2 changes
14:262h51Derby17:17Thornton Heath£721One-way2 changes
15:072h40Derby17:47Thornton Heath£721One-way2 changes
14:062h41Derby16:47Thornton Heath£721One-way2 changes
16:062h41Derby18:47Thornton Heath£721One-way2 changes
18:022h45Derby20:47Thornton Heath£721One-way2 changes
17:012h46Derby19:47Thornton Heath£721One-way2 changes
Live departures
Derby to Thornton Heath train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Thornton Heath trains for tomorrow, Sunday 10 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:57 Derby | 2h50 | 10:47 Thornton Heath | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:54 Derby | 2h53 | 11:47 Thornton Heath | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:54 Derby | 2h53 | 12:47 Thornton Heath | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:06 Derby | 2h41 | 16:47 Thornton Heath | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:26 Derby | 2h51 | 17:17 Thornton Heath | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Thornton Heath
Trains from Derby to Thornton Heath run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:41, the last at 20:05. The fastest train covers the 194 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 194 km |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 0:41 |
Last train 20:05 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
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FAQs: Derby to Thornton Heath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Thornton Heath by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Thornton Heath, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Thornton Heath
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:40 - 20:00 Sunday 08:15 - 17:45
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is in the Booking Hall near the cash machine.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas available on platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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