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How to get fromExeter to Purley (Station)by train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Purley (Station) by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Farringdon Without

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    3h 14m
    £83–146

  2. Drive  170.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Exeter to Purley (Station)car car 170.2 mi
    3h 18m
    £42–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus bus Sl7
    5h 50m

  4. Fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    4h 29m
    £93–235

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
    3h 39m
    £65–134

  6. Bus via West Croydon Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Ukn49
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Croydon Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    6h 44m

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EXT - LHR
    6h 24m
    £203–401

  8. Fly to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    7h 56m
    £250–467

Exeter to Purley (Station) by train

Calendar169Weekly Trains
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Purley (Station), England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Heathrow Central Bus Station and East Croydon Rail Station in around 5h 50m.

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