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

The cheapest way to get from Clapham to Purley is to line 249 bus and line 60 bus which costs £3 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Clapham to Purley is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £27 - £33.

Is there a direct bus between Clapham and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from Clapham to Purley. However, there are services departing from Clapham Common and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct via Park Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Clapham and Purley?

No, there is no direct train from Clapham to Purley. However, there are services departing from Clapham High Street and arriving at Purley via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Clapham to Purley?

The distance between Clapham and Purley is 13 miles. The road distance is 10.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Clapham to Purley without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs £6 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 42 min to get from Clapham to Purley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Clapham to Purley bus from?

Clapham to Purley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Clapham Common station.

Where do I catch the Clapham to Purley train from?

Clapham to Purley train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Clapham High Street station.

Train or bus from Clapham to Purley?

The best way to get from Clapham to Purley is to train which takes 42 min and costs £6 - £17. Alternatively, you can line 127 bus, which costs £4 - £10 and takes 1h 17m.

Where does the Clapham to Purley bus arrive?

Clapham to Purley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Fairfield Halls station.

Where does the Clapham to Purley train arrive?

Clapham to Purley train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Clapham to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Clapham to Purley is 10 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Clapham to Purley.

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

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Where can I stay near Purley?

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Clapham to Purley - 6 ways to travel via train, line 127 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Clapham High Street to Clapham Junctiontrain Dalston Junction - Clapham Junction
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Purleytrain London Victoria - Reigate / ...
42 min
£7–16
Drive 10.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Clapham to Purleycar 10.1 mi
24 min
£3–4
Line 127 bus
1. Take the bus from Mitcham Road /Tooting Broadway to Purley Stationbus 127
1h 17m
£4–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Clapham to Purleytaxi 10.1 mi
24 min
£27–33
Line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Clapham Common to Fairfield Hallsbus 50
1h 22m
£4–6
Line 249 bus, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from Clapham Common to Streatham Stationbus 249 / ...
2. Take the bus from Streatham Station to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus 60
1h 31m
£3

Clapham to Purley by train

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Distance: 12.8 mi
Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Clapham, Greater London, England and Purley, England?

You can take a train from Clapham High Street to Purley via Clapham Junction in around 42 min. Alternatively, Metrobus operates a bus from Mitcham Road /Tooting Broadway to Purley Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h 2m.

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