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Where to stay
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Thornton Heath travel guide

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You're Going to Love Thornton Heath

With a population of 14,669, Thornton Heath is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Thornton Heath has to offer.

When to visit Thornton Heath

Thornton Heath in October
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel
Thornton Heath in October
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Thornton Heath

Plane

When flying to Thornton Heath, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Thornton Heath departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Thornton Heath, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Thornton Heath to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Thornton Heath is called Thornton Heath, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Thornton Heath is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 11 km from Thornton Heath. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Thornton Heath, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Thornton Heath takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

When flying to Thornton Heath, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Thornton Heath departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Thornton Heath, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Thornton Heath to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Thornton Heath is called Thornton Heath, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Thornton Heath is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 11 km from Thornton Heath. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Thornton Heath, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Thornton Heath takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Thornton Heath

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Thornton Heath

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Thornton Heath

Average rates range from around £99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £242 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Thornton Heath

Most booked hotels in Thornton Heath

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Westow House
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Holiday Inn Express London - Croydon
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Holiday Inn London - Sutton
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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London Croydon Aerodrome Hotel, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£49+
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Ibis Budget London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£49+
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The Crystal Lodge Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
£57+
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Hiring a car in Thornton Heath

Hiring a car in Thornton Heath costs £74 per day, on average, or £223 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Thornton Heath (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Thornton Heath is Compact (Seat Leon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Thornton Heath costs £74 per day, on average, or £223 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Thornton Heath (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Thornton Heath is Compact (Seat Leon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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