What is the cheapest way to get from Barking to Purley?

The cheapest way to get from Barking to Purley is to line 54 bus and line 289 bus which costs £2 - £5 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barking to Purley?

The fastest way to get from Barking to Purley is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Barking and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from Barking station to Purley station. However, there are services departing from Woolwich Station and arriving at Purley Station via Elmers End Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Barking and Purley?

No, there is no direct train from Barking to Purley. However, there are services departing from Barking and arriving at Purley via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Barking to Purley?

The distance between Barking and Purley is 22 miles. The road distance is 21.4 miles.

How do I travel from Barking to Purley without a car?

The best way to get from Barking to Purley without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £9 - £20.

How long does it take to get from Barking to Purley?

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Barking to Purley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barking to Purley bus from?

Barking to Purley bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Woolwich Station.

Where do I catch the Barking to Purley train from?

Barking to Purley train services, operated by c2c, depart from Barking station.

Train or bus from Barking to Purley?

The best way to get from Barking to Purley is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £9 - £20. Alternatively, you can line 54 bus and line 289 bus, which costs £2 - £5 and takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Barking to Purley bus arrive?

Barking to Purley bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Elmers End Interchange station.

Where does the Barking to Purley train arrive?

Barking to Purley train services, operated by c2c, arrive at London Fenchurch Street station.

Can I drive from Barking to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Barking to Purley is 21 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Barking to Purley.

How do I get a train ticket from Barking to Purley?

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Where can I stay near Purley?

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Barking to Purley - 6 ways to travel via train, line 54 bus, and line 289 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Barking to Purley by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Barking to London Fenchurch Streettrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
1h 2m
£10–19
Line 54 bus, line 289 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Woolwich Station to Elmers End Interchangebus 54
2. Take the bus from Elmers End Interchange to Purley Stationbus 289
2h 21m
£3–5
Drive 21.2 mi
1. Drive from Barking to Purleycar 21.2 mi
46 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barking to Purleytaxi 21.2 mi
46 min
£50–65
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Barking station to Blackfriars stationsubway District / ...
2. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
1h 14m
£14–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barking Town Centre to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N15
2. Take the bus from Aldwych / Drury Lane to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus N68
2h 39m
£4–57

Barking to Purley by train and foot

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Distance: 21.6 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Barking, England and Purley, England?

You can take a train from Barking to Purley via London Fenchurch Street and London Bridge in around 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woolwich Station to Purley Station via Elmers End Interchange in around 2h 21m.

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