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

The cheapest way to get from Crawley to Purley is to line 400 bus and line 405 bus which costs £5 - £6 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crawley to Purley is to drive which takes 23 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Crawley and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from Crawley to Purley. However, there are services departing from Northgate Avenue Central and arriving at Purley Tesco via Redhill Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Crawley and Purley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Three Bridges and arriving at Purley. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Crawley to Purley?

The distance between Crawley and Purley is 16 miles. The road distance is 18.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crawley to Purley without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs £7 - £16.

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

The train from Three Bridges to Purley takes 30 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Purley bus from?

Crawley to Purley bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Northgate Avenue Central station.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Purley train from?

Crawley to Purley train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Three Bridges station.

Train or bus from Crawley to Purley?

The best way to get from Crawley to Purley is to train which takes 30 min and costs £7 - £16. Alternatively, you can line 400 bus and line 405 bus, which costs £5 - £6 and takes 1h 16m.

Where does the Crawley to Purley bus arrive?

Crawley to Purley bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Redhill Bus Station.

Where does the Crawley to Purley train arrive?

Crawley to Purley train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Purley station.

Can I drive from Crawley to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Crawley to Purley is 19 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Crawley to Purley.

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

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Where can I stay near Purley?

There are 17333+ hotels available in Purley.

Crawley to Purley - 4 ways to travel via train, line 400 bus, and line 405 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Crawley to Purley by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to Purleytrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
30 min
£7–16
Line 400 bus, line 405 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Northgate Avenue Central to Redhill Bus Stationbus 400 / ...
2. Take the bus from Redhill Bus Station to Purley Tescobus 405
1h 16m
£5
Drive 18.8 mi
1. Drive from Crawley to Purleycar 18.8 mi
23 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Crawley to Purleytaxi 18.8 mi
23 min
£40–50

Crawley to Purley by train

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Distance: 15.9 mi
Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Crawley, England and Purley, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Three Bridges to Purley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–16 and the journey takes 30 min. Southern also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northgate Avenue Central to Purley Tesco via Redhill Bus Station in around 1h 16m.

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