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 £14 - £40 and takes 4h 31m.

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 54m and costs £50 - £130.

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 54m.

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 54m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Cardiff to Purley, including transfers.

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 54m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £40 and takes 4h 31m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £280 and takes 6h 23m.

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 17061+ 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 PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to PurleyBedford - Three Bridges / ...
2h 54m
£54–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
4h 31m
£14–36
Drive 152.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Purley152.9 mi
2h 59m
£38–55
Fly Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)CWL - LGW
6h 23m
£72–273
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 27m
£52–153
Bus via South Terminal Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to South Terminal Coach StationUk940
5h 35m
£20–35
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 40m
£240–491
Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)CWL - LCY
7h 5m
£223–679

Cardiff to Purley by train

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2h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 162.8 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £8–26 and the journey takes 3h 42m.

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