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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Purley is to bus via Cardiff North Road which costs £16 - £30 and takes 5h 43m.

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 57m and costs £70 - £140.

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 4h 58m.

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 57m.

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 57m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m 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 57m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 4h 58m, you could also fly, which costs £260 - £850 and takes 7h 58m.

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 3h 1m 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 7210+ hotels available in Purley.

Cardiff to Purley - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
2h 57m
£74–140
Bus via Cardiff North Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Croydon Bus Stationbus Sl7
5h 43m
£16–29
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus Sl7
4h 58m
£29–69
Drive 152.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Purleycar 152.9 mi
3h 1m
£38–55
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BRS - LGW
5h 45m
£55–188
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Redhilltrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
3h 25m
£72–138
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BRS - LCY
6h 42m
£67–282
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
7h 58m
£264–826

Cardiff to Purley by train

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2h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 162.8 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Heathrow Central Bus Station and East Croydon Rail Station in around 4h 58m.

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