What is the cheapest way to get from East Grinstead to Purley?

The cheapest way to get from East Grinstead to Purley is to bus which costs £3 - £4 and takes 2h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Grinstead to Purley?

The fastest way to get from East Grinstead to Purley is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between East Grinstead and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from East Grinstead to Purley. However, there are services departing from War Memorial and arriving at Foxley Hill Road via Whyteleafe Tavern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

Is there a direct train between East Grinstead and Purley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from East Grinstead and arriving at Riddlesdown. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from East Grinstead to Purley?

The distance between East Grinstead and Purley is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.4 miles.

How do I travel from East Grinstead to Purley without a car?

The best way to get from East Grinstead to Purley without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs £7 - £18.

How long does it take to get from East Grinstead to Purley?

The train from East Grinstead to Riddlesdown takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the East Grinstead to Purley bus from?

East Grinstead to Purley bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from War Memorial station.

Where do I catch the East Grinstead to Purley train from?

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

Train or bus from East Grinstead to Purley?

The best way to get from East Grinstead to Purley is to train which takes 29 min and costs £7 - £18. Alternatively, you can line 409 bus, which costs £2 - £19 and takes 1h 23m.

Where does the East Grinstead to Purley bus arrive?

East Grinstead to Purley bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Whyteleafe Tavern station.

Where does the East Grinstead to Purley train arrive?

East Grinstead to Purley train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Riddlesdown station.

Can I drive from East Grinstead to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between East Grinstead to Purley is 17 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from East Grinstead to Purley.

How do I get a train ticket from East Grinstead to Purley?

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Where can I stay near Purley?

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East Grinstead to Purley - 5 ways to travel via train, line 409 bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from East Grinstead to Purley by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from East Grinstead to Riddlesdowntrain East Grinstead - London Victoria / ...
29 min
£7–18
Line 409 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from War Memorial to Whyteleafe Tavernbus 409
1h 23m
£3–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Grinstead to Purleytaxi 17.3 mi
28 min
£35–50
Drive 17.3 mi
1. Drive from East Grinstead to Purleycar 17.3 mi
28 min
£5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from War Memorial to Caterham stationbus 400 / ...
2h 16m
£3–4

East Grinstead to Purley by train

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Distance: 16.6 mi
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between East Grinstead, England and Purley, England?

Southern operates a train from East Grinstead to Riddlesdown hourly. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 29 min. Thameslink also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Metrobus operates a bus from War Memorial to Whyteleafe Tavern hourly. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h 6m.

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