There are 4 ways to get from Erith to Purley by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 5m£13–24Drive 19.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Erith to Purleycar 19.7 mi
40 min£5–7Line 229 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Fraser Road to Sidcup Stationbus 229
- Take the bus from Hatherley Crescent / Sidcup Station to Bromley North Stationbus Sl3
- Take the bus from Bromley North Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus Sl5
2h 9m£9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Erith to Purleytaxi 19.7 mi
40 min£40–55
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 Fraser Road and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct via Hatherley Crescent / Sidcup Station, Bromley North Station and East Croydon Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
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 5m.
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 5m and costs £12 - £25.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Erith to Purley, including transfers.
Erith to Purley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Fraser Road 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 5m and costs £12 - £25. Alternatively, you can line 229 bus and bus, which costs £9 and takes 2h 9m.
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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fraser Road to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Sidcup Station, Hatherley Crescent / Sidcup Station, Bromley North Station, and East Croydon Rail Station in around 2h 9m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Erith to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £6–10
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to Purley
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £6–10
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £10–15
- 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
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £6–9
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Fraser Road to Sidcup Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Bromley North Station to East Croydon Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Hatherley Crescent / Sidcup Station to Bromley North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £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
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Erith to Purley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Sidcup 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.
Book your Erith to Purley train tickets online with Omio.
There are 17574+ hotels available in Purley.

















