Thameslink Trains

High-Frequency Service

Thameslink trains operate with high frequency, ensuring that passengers have flexible travel options throughout the day. During peak hours, trains run every few minutes through central London, making it a reliable choice for commuters and travellers alike.

Modern and comfortable trains

Thameslink boasts a modern fleet of trains equipped with advanced amenities for a comfortable journey. Features include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and spacious seating. Additionally, the trains are designed with accessibility in mind, offering step-free access and dedicated spaces for wheelchairs and prams.

Extensive coverage

Thameslink offers an extensive network that connects key destinations across London and the South East of England. The routes span from Bedford in the north to Brighton on the south coast, providing convenient access to major cities and towns such as London, Luton, St Albans City, and Gatwick Airport.

Thameslink Trains

Thameslink route map

Thameslink connects key destinations in southeast England, including London, Bedford, Brighton, Luton Airport, Gatwick Airport, Wimbledon, Sutton, and Sevenoaks. The main hub is London St Pancras International, linking to the London Underground, Eurostar, East Midlands Railway, and South Western Railway.

Thameslink operates on the North-South route (Bedford to Brighton via central London) and the East-West route (covering Cambridge, Peterborough, and Horsham). Thameslink offers regular stops at Gatwick Airport and night services to Luton Airport, including stops at London Farringdon, London Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and St Pancras International. Direct services to The Oval Stadium are also available.

Popular destinations

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Trains to London St Pancras International

Trains to London St Pancras International

Trains to London Bridge

Trains to London Bridge

Trains to St Albans City

Trains to St Albans City

Trains to Brighton

Trains to Brighton

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Thameslink cheap train tickets

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Thameslink Season tickets

Season tickets allow you to travel unlimited times between two stations within a week, month, or longer duration. Whether you're a commuter or a leisurely tourist, different types of season tickets can provide discounted rates compared to purchasing individual tickets for each journey. Read more about: Season Tickets.
RoutesWeekly Season TicketMonthly Season TicketFlexi Season Ticket
Northampton to London£175.70, save £354.90£674.70, save £1,599.30£530.60, save £75.80
Brighton to London£124.40, save £243.80£477.70, save £1,100.30£368.20, save £52.60
Chelmsford to London£124.40, save £129.00£477.70, save £608.30£253.40, save £36.20
Birmingham to London£176.50, save £517.90£677.80, save £2,298.20£531.40, save £262.20

Thameslink ticket types and classes

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak Train Tickets󰄽

Allows travel during off-peak hours on specified routes.

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Includes both outward and return journeys between two destinations.

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Discounted tickets available when booking 12 weeks in advance.

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Access to higher service levels.

Anytime Tickets󰄽

Fully flexible tickets for purchase and travel at any time.

GroupSave Tickets󰄽

1/3 discount on Off-Peak tickets for groups of three to nine passengers.

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Unlimited travel between two stations within a specified period.

Flexi Season Tickets󰄽

Up to eight days of travel within a 28-day period.

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Thameslink Strikes

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* Save an average of 73% by combining Advance Ticket savings of 61% with an additional 30% through split tickets. These savings apply to Advance fares booked at least one week before travel, excluding Anytime fares purchased on the day of travel. Availability may vary by route and may not be combined with other offers.