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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Purley is to bus which costs £13 - £35 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Purley is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £55 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Purley. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct via Heathrow Central Bus Station and East Croydon Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Purley?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Purley. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Purley via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Purley?

The distance between Cardiff and Purley is 164 miles. The road distance is 153.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Purley without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Cardiff to Purley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Purley bus from?

Cardiff to Purley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Purley train from?

Cardiff to Purley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Purley?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Purley is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £35 and takes 4h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £360 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Cardiff to Purley bus arrive?

Cardiff to Purley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Purley train arrive?

Cardiff to Purley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Purley is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Cardiff to Purley.

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

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Where can I stay near Purley?

There are 16983+ hotels available in Purley.

Cardiff to Purley - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Purley by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to PurleyBedford - Three Bridges / ...
2h 55m
£55–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
4h 39m
£13–32
Drive 152.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Purley152.9 mi
2h 59m
£39–56
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BRS - LGW
6h 11m
£83–221
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ReadingSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to RedhillReading - Gatwick Airport / ...
3h 25m
£51–128
Bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail StationSl7
5h 2m
£17–44
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)CWL - LGW
6h 21m
£77–353
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)CWL - LCY
6h 58m
£227–570
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)BRS - LCY
6h 38m
£248–468

Cardiff to Purley by train

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2h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 162.8 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Purley, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Purley via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £7–22 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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