There are 5 ways to get from Erith to Purley by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Erith to London Bridgetrain Dartford - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
1h 4m£19–30Drive 19.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Erith to Purleycar 19.7 mi
40 min£5–7Bus
- Take the bus from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus N89
- Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus N68
2h 47mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Erith to Purleytaxi 19.7 mi
40 min£40–55Line 180 bus, line 54 bus, line 289 bus
- Take the bus from Maxim Road / The Ship to Beresford Sq /Woolwich Arsenalbus 180
- Take the bus from The Woolwich Centre to Elmers End Interchangebus 54
- Take the bus from Elmers End Interchange to Purley Stationbus 289
3h 6m£9
Erith to Purley by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erith to Purley is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Erith to Purley is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £4 - £7.
No, there is no direct bus from Erith to Purley. However, there are services departing from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct via Elephant & Castle / London Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Erith to Purley. However, there are services departing from Erith and arriving at Purley via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
The distance between Erith and Purley is 26 miles. The road distance is 19.9 miles.
The best way to get from Erith to Purley without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £18 - £30.
It takes approximately 1h 4m to get from Erith to Purley, including transfers.
Erith to Purley bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street station.
Erith to Purley train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Erith station.
The best way to get from Erith to Purley is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £18 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Erith, England and Purley, England?
You can take a train from Erith to Purley via London Bridge in around 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Elephant & Castle / London Road in around 2h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Erith to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–10
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to Purley
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to Purley
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street to Elephant & Castle / London Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–110
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–110
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Purley / Downlands Precinct
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
Bus from Maxim Road / The Ship to Beresford Sq /Woolwich Arsenal
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from The Woolwich Centre to Elmers End Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Elmers End Interchange to Purley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- £40–55
Swanscombe Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 252 524
- Website
- swanscombecars.co.uk
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
- Phone
- +44 1795 350 035
- Website
- indycabs.co.uk
ASAP Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 252 525
- Website
- asapcars247.co.uk
All Dartford Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 808 080
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
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More Questions & Answers
Erith to Purley bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Elephant & Castle / London Road station.
Erith to Purley train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erith to Purley is 20 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Erith to Purley.
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