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

The cheapest way to get from Beckenham to Purley is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Beckenham to Purley is to train which takes 10 min and costs £2 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Beckenham and Purley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Elmers End Interchange and arriving at Purley Station / Purley High Street station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Beckenham and Purley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Norwood Junction and arriving at Purley. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Beckenham to Purley?

The distance between Beckenham and Purley is 5 miles. The road distance is 7.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Beckenham to Purley without a car is to train which takes 10 min and costs £2 - £7.

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

The train from Norwood Junction to Purley takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Beckenham to Purley bus from?

Beckenham to Purley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from The Chinese Garage station.

Where do I catch the Beckenham to Purley train from?

Beckenham to Purley train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Norwood Junction station.

Train or bus from Beckenham to Purley?

The best way to get from Beckenham to Purley is to train which takes 10 min and costs £2 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 39 min.

Where does the Beckenham to Purley bus arrive?

Beckenham to Purley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Park Street station.

Where does the Beckenham to Purley train arrive?

Beckenham to Purley train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Purley station.

Can I drive from Beckenham to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Beckenham to Purley is 7 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Beckenham to Purley.

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

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Where can I stay near Purley?

There are 17338+ hotels available in Purley.

Beckenham to Purley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Beckenham to Purley by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Norwood Junction to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
10 min
£2–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Chinese Garage to Park Streetbus Sl5
2. Take the bus from Park Street to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus 466 / ...
39 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Beckenham to Purleytaxi 7.2 mi
16 min
£40–55
Drive 7.2 mi
1. Drive from Beckenham to Purleycar 7.2 mi
16 min
£2–3
Line 289 bus
1. Take the bus from Elmers End Interchange to Purley Station / Purley High Streetbus 289
1h 4m
£3

Beckenham to Purley by train

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Distance: 4.6 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from Norwood Junction to Purley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–7 and the journey takes 10 min. Southern also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Chinese Garage to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Park Street in around 39 min.

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