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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Purley is to bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station which costs £17 - £35 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Purley is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £55.

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 Cardiff North Road and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct via Heathrow Central Bus Station and East Croydon Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

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 3h 17m.

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 3h 17m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m 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 FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road 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 3h 17m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 4h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £320 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Cardiff to Purley bus arrive?

Cardiff to Purley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport 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 2m 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 18204+ 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 Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
3h 17m
£74–141
Bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus Sl7
5h 46m
£17–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
4h 30m
£34–80
Drive 152.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Purleycar 152.9 mi
3h 2m
£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
6h 24m
£62–194
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 51m
£72–139
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CWL - LGW
6h 13m
£72–311
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 35m
£84–359
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane CWL - LCY
6h 49m
£314–676

Cardiff to Purley by train

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3h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 162.9 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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