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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Purley is to drive which costs £9 - £15 and takes 48 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Purley is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Purley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brighton and arriving at Purley. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Brighton to Purley?

The distance between Brighton and Purley is 37 miles. The road distance is 40.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Purley without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs £18 - £40.

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

The train from Brighton to Purley takes 50 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Purley train from?

Brighton to Purley train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.

Where does the Brighton to Purley train arrive?

Brighton to Purley train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Purley station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Purley is 41 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Brighton to Purley.

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

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Where can I stay near Purley?

There are 12206+ hotels available in Purley.

Brighton to Purley - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to Purleytrain Brighton - London Victoria / ...
50 min
£18–40
Drive 40.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brighton to Purleycar 40.3 mi
48 min
£10–15
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Purleytrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
1h 18m
£11–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brighton to Purleytaxi 40.3 mi
48 min
£100–130
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hove to East Croydontrain Littlehampton - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus 466 / ...
1h 12m
£22–44
Train via Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to Gatwick Airporttrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Purleytrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
1h 17m
£18–41

Brighton to Purley by train

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50 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 37 mi
Duration: 50 min

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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