The cheapest and fastest trains from Purfleet to Thornton Heath
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 46 m
Average duration
1 h 46 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Purfleet 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 Purfleet to Thornton Heath will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 1 trains that leave Purfleet for Thornton Heath every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 46 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.


Live departures
Purfleet to Thornton Heath train times
The table below shows live departures for Purfleet to Thornton Heath trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:28 Purfleet | 1h46 | 09:14 Thornton Heath | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Purfleet to Thornton Heath
Trains from Purfleet to Thornton Heath run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:47, the last at 14:55. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 04:47 |
Last train 14:55 |
Train companies: Tube, c2c from Purfleet to Thornton Heath trainsTube, c2c trains will get you between Purfleet and Thornton Heath from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Purfleet to Thornton Heath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Purfleet 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 Purfleet and Thornton Heath
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 09:50 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There are no lifts at the station, but step free access is available to both platforms via the level crossing/ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: For rail replacement buses towards Barking, use the bus stop outside Purfleet General Stores For rail replacement buses towards Grays / Tilbury, use the bus stop opposite Purfleet General Stores
- 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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