What is the cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to Purley?

The cheapest way to get from Forest Gate to Purley is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Forest Gate to Purley?

The fastest way to get from Forest Gate to Purley is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Forest Gate and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from Forest Gate to Purley. However, there are services departing from Sprowston Road and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct via Kingsway / Holborn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Forest Gate and Purley?

No, there is no direct train from Forest Gate to Purley. However, there are services departing from Forest Gate and arriving at Purley via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Forest Gate to Purley?

The distance between Forest Gate and Purley is 21 miles. The road distance is 19.9 miles.

How do I travel from Forest Gate to Purley without a car?

The best way to get from Forest Gate to Purley without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £11 - £14.

How long does it take to get from Forest Gate to Purley?

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Forest Gate to Purley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forest Gate to Purley bus from?

Forest Gate to Purley bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Sprowston Road station.

Where do I catch the Forest Gate to Purley train from?

Forest Gate to Purley train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Forest Gate station.

Train or bus from Forest Gate to Purley?

The best way to get from Forest Gate to Purley is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £11 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Forest Gate to Purley bus arrive?

Forest Gate to Purley bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at High Holborn station.

Where does the Forest Gate to Purley train arrive?

Forest Gate to Purley train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Farringdon Without station.

Can I drive from Forest Gate to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Forest Gate to Purley is 20 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Forest Gate to Purley.

How do I get a train ticket from Forest Gate to Purley?

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Where can I stay near Purley?

There are 17348+ hotels available in Purley.

Forest Gate to Purley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Forest Gate to Purley by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Forest Gate to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
1h 5m
£11–14
Drive 19.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Forest Gate to Purleycar 19.8 mi
48 min
£5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sprowston Road to High Holbornbus N25
2. Take the bus from Kingsway / Holborn Station to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus N68
2h 31m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forest Gate to Purleytaxi 19.8 mi
48 min
£50–60

Forest Gate to Purley by train

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Distance: 21.3 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Forest Gate, Greater London, England and Purley, England?

You can take a train from Forest Gate to Purley via Farringdon Without and Farringdon in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sprowston Road to Purley / Downlands Precinct via High Holborn and Kingsway / Holborn Station in around 2h 31m.

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