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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Purley is to bus which costs £1 - £14 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Purley is to train which takes 8 min and costs £2 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Purley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Park Street and arriving at Montpelier Road. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Purley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from East Croydon and arriving at Purley. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Croydon to Purley?

The distance between Croydon and Purley is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Purley without a car is to train which takes 8 min and costs £2 - £8.

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

The train from East Croydon to Purley takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Purley bus from?

Croydon to Purley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Park Street station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Purley train from?

Croydon to Purley train services, operated by Southern, depart from East Croydon station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Purley?

The best way to get from Croydon to Purley is to train which takes 8 min and costs £2 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £14 and takes 15 min.

Where does the Croydon to Purley bus arrive?

Croydon to Purley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Montpelier Road station.

Where does the Croydon to Purley train arrive?

Croydon to Purley train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Purley station.

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

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Where can I stay near Purley?

There are 17353+ hotels available in Purley.

Croydon to Purley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Croydon to Purley by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Croydon to Purley by train

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Distance: 3 mi
Duration: 8 min

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

Southern operates a train from East Croydon to Purley every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 8 min. Thameslink also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Park Street to Montpelier Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 15 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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