The cheapest and fastest trains from Thornton Heath to Esher
Cheapest price on 04 Sept
£18
Average ticket price on 04 Sept
£18
Fastest journey on 04 Sept
42 m
Average journey duration on 04 Sept
43 m
Trains on 04 Sept
35
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thornton Heath to Esher is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thornton Heath to Esher will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
To travel from Thornton Heath to Esher you need to make at least one change.
7:030h42Thornton Heath7:45Esher£181One-way1 change
7:330h45Thornton Heath8:18Esher£181One-way1 change
8:030h45Thornton Heath8:48Esher£181One-way1 change
8:340h44Thornton Heath9:18Esher£181One-way1 change
9:030h45Thornton Heath9:48Esher£181One-way1 change
7:030h42Thornton Heath7:45Esher£181One-way1 change
17:050h43Thornton Heath17:48Esher£181One-way1 change
23:370h43Thornton Heath0:20Esher£181One-way1 change
8:340h44Thornton Heath9:18Esher£181One-way1 change
16:040h44Thornton Heath16:48Esher£181One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Thornton Heath to Esher
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thornton Heath to Esher among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 19 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Thornton Heath to Esher:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Thornton Heath to Esher costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Esher take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 6m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (38m by train vs 51m by car). Tickets start at around £18 compared to roughly £4 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Thornton Heath to Esher train times
The table below shows live departures for Thornton Heath to Esher trains for tomorrow, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:03 Thornton Heath | 0h42 | 7:45 Esher | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:33 Thornton Heath | 0h45 | 8:18 Esher | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:03 Thornton Heath | 0h45 | 8:48 Esher | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:34 Thornton Heath | 0h44 | 9:18 Esher | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:03 Thornton Heath | 0h45 | 9:48 Esher | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:33 Thornton Heath | 0h45 | 10:18 Esher | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:43 Thornton Heath | 1h05 | 10:48 Esher | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:19 Thornton Heath | 0h59 | 11:18 Esher | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:43 Thornton Heath | 1h05 | 11:48 Esher | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:19 Thornton Heath | 0h59 | 12:18 Esher | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:43 Thornton Heath | 1h05 | 12:48 Esher | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:19 Thornton Heath | 0h59 | 13:18 Esher | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:43 Thornton Heath | 1h05 | 13:48 Esher | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:19 Thornton Heath | 0h59 | 14:18 Esher | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:43 Thornton Heath | 1h05 | 14:48 Esher | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:19 Thornton Heath | 0h59 | 15:18 Esher | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:43 Thornton Heath | 1h05 | 15:48 Esher | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:19 Thornton Heath | 0h59 | 16:18 Esher | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:04 Thornton Heath | 0h44 | 16:48 Esher | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:34 Thornton Heath | 0h44 | 17:18 Esher | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:05 Thornton Heath | 0h43 | 17:48 Esher | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:33 Thornton Heath | 0h45 | 18:18 Esher | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thornton Heath to Esher
Trains from Thornton Heath to Esher run on average 25 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 22:52, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 19 km distance in 41m.
Distance 19 km |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 22:52 |
Last train 23:22 |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Southern from Thornton Heath to Esher trainsSouth Western Railway, Southern trains will get you between Thornton Heath and Esher from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
South Western Railway
Southern
FAQs: Thornton Heath to Esher train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thornton Heath to Esher 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 Esher, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Thornton Heath and Esher
Most Thornton Heath to Esher trains use the Thornton Heath to Esher station pair. Use this guide to compare Thornton Heath and Esher train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Thornton Heath station do trains to Esher leave from?
Thornton Heath train station facilities and services
Thornton Heath has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Thornton Heath.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Thornton Heath. ATMs are available at Thornton Heath.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Thornton Heath.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Thornton Heath: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Thornton Heath: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Thornton Heath: 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.
Which Esher station do trains from Thornton Heath arrive at?
Getting to Esher from Esher city centre
Esher is 1 km from Esher city centre. Public transport options include:
Esher train station facilities and services
Esher has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Esher.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Esher.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Esher.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Esher: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Esher: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Esher: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has step-free access to both platforms via the Racecourse entrance only. There is a long and steep ramp of up to 1:7 gradient to Platform 1 (for trains towards London Waterloo). There is a long and steep ramp of up to 1:4 gradient to Platform 4 (for trains towards Woking). There is no step-free access via the main entrance. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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