The average train between Thornton Heath and Essex takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Thornton Heath to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Thornton Heath and Essex. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thornton Heath is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Balham and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thornton Heath to Essex. However, there are services departing from Thornton Heath station and arriving at Essex station via Moorgate station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Thornton Heath to Essex train services, operated by Southern, depart from Balham station.
Thornton Heath to Essex train services, operated by Southern, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Thornton Heath to Essex train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Thornton Heath and Essex is 67.5 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a train from Thornton Heath to White Notley via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 34m.