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How to get fromBrighton to Purleyby train, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to Purleytrain train Brighton - London Victoria / ...
    50 min
    £18–40
  2. Drive 40.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brighton to Purleycar car 40.3 mi
    48 min
    £10–15
  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Purleytrain train Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
    1h 18m
    £11–26
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brighton to Purleytaxi taxi 40.3 mi
    48 min
    £100–130
  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hove to East Croydontrain train Littlehampton - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus bus 466 / ...
    1h 12m
    £22–44
  6. Train via Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Gatwick Airporttrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Purleytrain train Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
    1h 17m
    £18–41

Brighton to Purley by train

Calendar17Weekly Trains
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Brighton, England and Purley, England?

Southern operates a train from Brighton to Purley 3 times a week. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 50 min. Thameslink also services this route twice daily.

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