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How to get fromCroydon to Purleyby train, bus, taxi or foot

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from East Croydon to PurleytrainLondon Bridge - Caterham / ...
    8 min
    £2–8
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Street to Montpelier Roadbus466 / ...
    15 min
    £1–14
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Croydon to Purleytaxi3.8 mi
    9 min
    £25–31
  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Croydon to Purleywalk3.8 mi
    1h 12m

Croydon to Purley by train

Calendar871Weekly Trains
Duration8 minAverage Duration
Ticket£2Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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