The cheapest and fastest trains from Guildford to Thornton Heath
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
1 h 18 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Guildford 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 Guildford to Thornton Heath will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 2 trains that leave Guildford for Thornton Heath every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Guildford to Thornton Heath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Thornton Heath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 38 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£14 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Guildford to Thornton Heath train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:25 Guildford | 1h18 | 05:43 Thornton Heath | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:38 Guildford | 1h27 | 06:05 Thornton Heath | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Guildford to Thornton Heath
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 00:14 |
Last train 21:05 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Rail from Guildford to Thornton Heath trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Rail trains will get you between Guildford and Thornton Heath from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
South Western Railway
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FAQs: Guildford to Thornton Heath train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Guildford and Thornton Heath
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 22:00 Saturday 06:10 - 22:00 Sunday 06:20 - 22:00
- Car Park: Smart Car Spaces
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is level access to the booking hall and all platforms from the main entrance in Walnut Tree Close. There is no step free access from the Guildford Park Road entrance. There is step free access to and interchange between all platforms via steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers. Please speak to a member of staff or our Assisted Travel team.
- Accessible taxis: The taxi rank is located outside the main station entrance (platform 2)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2, next to the subway ramp. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car parks 1 & 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus lay-by in Station Forecourt off Walnut Tree Close.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 09:00 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Both platforms.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2 and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Guildford Side of station - Station Forecourt
- 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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