There are 6 ways to get from ExCeL London to Purley by train, ferry, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Custom House to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
- Take the train from Farringdon to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
1h 16m£9–21Drive 16.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from ExCeL London to Purleycar 16.4 mi
39 min£4–6Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from North Greenwich Pier to London Bridge City Pierferry Rb1 / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
1h 40mBus
- Take the bus from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N551
- Take the bus from Aldwych / Drury Lane to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus N68
2h 33mTaxi
- Take the taxi from ExCeL London to Purleytaxi 16.4 mi
39 min£75–95Line 129 bus, line 54 bus, line 289 bus
- Take the bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Molesworth Streetbus 129
- Take the bus from Lewisham Centre to Elmers End Interchangebus 54
- Take the bus from Elmers End Interchange to Purley Stationbus 289
2h 42m£8–46
ExCeL London to Purley by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Purley is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Purley is to taxi which takes 39 min and costs £75 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from ExCeL London to Purley. However, there are services departing from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct via Aldwych / Drury Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London to Purley. However, there are services departing from Custom House and arriving at Purley via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between ExCeL London and Purley is 22 miles. The road distance is 16.5 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Purley without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £9 - £21.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from ExCeL London to Purley, including transfers.
ExCeL London to Purley bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR station.
ExCeL London to Purley train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Custom House station.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Purley is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £9 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Purley, England?
You can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Purley via Custom House, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR and Aldwych / Drury Lane in around 2h 33m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Custom House to Farringdon Without
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Farringdon to Purley
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £7–11
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £11–17
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
Bus from Munday Road / Royal Victoria DLR to Aldwych / Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Lewisham Centre to Elmers End Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Aldwych / Drury Lane to Purley / Downlands Precinct
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Molesworth Street
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–40
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–40
- 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
- Phone
- 020 7001 2200
- sales@thamesclippers.com
- Website
- thamesclippers.com
Ferry from North Greenwich Pier to London Bridge City Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.thamesclippers.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- £75–95
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
ExCeL London to Purley bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.
ExCeL London to Purley train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Farringdon Without station.
Yes, the driving distance between ExCeL London to Purley is 17 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from ExCeL London to Purley.
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