The cheapest and fastest trains from Thornton Heath to Paddock Wood
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
2 h 22 m
Average duration
3 h 4 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thornton Heath to Paddock Wood 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 Paddock Wood will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 2 trains that leave Thornton Heath for Paddock Wood 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 42 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 45 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
Thornton Heath to Paddock Wood train times
The table below shows live departures for Thornton Heath to Paddock Wood trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:38 Thornton Heath | 3h45 | 08:23 Paddock Wood | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:31 Thornton Heath | 2h22 | 10:53 Paddock Wood | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thornton Heath to Paddock Wood
Trains from Thornton Heath to Paddock Wood run on average 2 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:29, the last at 17:28. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 05:29 |
Last train 17:28 |
Train companies: Southern from Thornton Heath to Paddock Wood trainsSouthern trains will get you between Thornton Heath and Paddock Wood from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Thornton Heath to Paddock Wood train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thornton Heath to Paddock Wood 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 Paddock Wood, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Thornton Heath and Paddock Wood
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 08:00 - 14:30 Sunday 08:10 - 14:30 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to platform 1 via main entrance. Lift and step access via station footbridge to Platform 2 for services towards Ashford International and platform 3 for services towards Maidstone West and Strood. Step free access direct to platform 2 and 3 via side entrance. Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and steps.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 08:00 - 14:30 Sunday 08:00 - 14:30
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: car park, upside
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: London bound side of the station
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