What is the cheapest way to get from Guildford to Purley?

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Purley is to line 479 bus and line 166 bus which costs £5 - £8 and takes 2h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Guildford to Purley?

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Purley is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford to Purley. However, there are services departing from Library and arriving at Purley Tesco via Clock Tower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Purley?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Purley. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Purley via Redhill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Guildford to Purley?

The distance between Guildford and Purley is 28 miles. The road distance is 26.6 miles.

How do I travel from Guildford to Purley without a car?

The best way to get from Guildford to Purley without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs £11 - £25.

How long does it take to get from Guildford to Purley?

It takes approximately 51 min to get from Guildford to Purley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Purley bus from?

Guildford to Purley bus services, operated by Falcon Buses, depart from Library station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Purley train from?

Guildford to Purley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Purley?

The best way to get from Guildford to Purley is to train which takes 51 min and costs £11 - £25. Alternatively, you can line 479 bus and line 166 bus, which costs £5 - £8 and takes 2h 34m.

Where does the Guildford to Purley bus arrive?

Guildford to Purley bus services, operated by Falcon Buses, arrive at Clock Tower station.

Where does the Guildford to Purley train arrive?

Guildford to Purley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Redhill station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Purley is 27 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Guildford to Purley.

How do I get a train ticket from Guildford to Purley?

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Where can I stay near Purley?

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Guildford to Purley - 5 ways to travel via train, line 166 bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Guildford to Purley by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to Redhilltrain Reading - Gatwick Airport / ...
51 min
£12–24
Line 479 bus, line 166 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Library to Clock Towerbus 479
2. Take the bus from Clock Tower to Purley Tescobus 166
2h 34m
£5–8
Train, line 166 bus
1. Take the train from Guildford to Epsomtrain Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Clock Tower to Purley Tescobus 166
1h 56m
£8–18
Drive 26.4 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Purleycar 26.4 mi
39 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Guildford to Purleytaxi 26.4 mi
39 min
£55–70

Guildford to Purley by train

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Distance: 27.5 mi
Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Guildford, England and Purley, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Guildford to Redhill hourly. Tickets cost £8–17 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Library to Purley Tesco via Clock Tower in around 2h 34m.

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