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How to get fromThornton Heath to Kentby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Thornton Heath to Kent by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 198 bus, line 119 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Thornton Heath Station to Sandilands Tram Stopbus bus 198
    2. Take the bus from Sandilands Tram Stop to Bromley South Stationbus bus 119
    3. Take the train from Bromley South to Lenhamtrain train
    2h 38m

  2. Drive 42.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thornton Heath to Kentcar car 42.9 mi
    56 min
    £11–16

  3. Line 130 bus, line 353 bus, train, line 7 bus, line 510 bus

    1. Take the bus from Parchmore Road to Addington Village Interchangebus bus 130
    2. Take the bus from Addington Village Interchange to Orpington Stationbus bus 353
    3. Take the train from Orpington to Tonbridgetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Quarry Hill Parade to Chequers Bus Stationbus bus 7
    5. Take the bus from King Street to Dickley Woodbus bus 510
    4h 6m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thornton Heath to Kenttaxi taxi 42.9 mi
    56 min
    £230–280

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  • Distance: 48.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Thornton Heath, England and Kent, England?

There is no direct connection from Thornton Heath to Kent. However, you can take the line 198 bus to Sandilands Tram Stop, take the line 119 bus to Bromley South Station, walk to Bromley South, then take the train to Lenham. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parchmore Road to Dickley Wood via Addington Village Interchange, Orpington Station, Orpington, Tonbridge, Quarry Hill Parade, Chequers Bus Station, and King Street in around 4h 6m.

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