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

The cheapest way to get from London to Purley is to rideshare which costs £3 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Purley is to train which takes 23 min and costs £6 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between London and Purley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Bridge / South Bank and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

Is there a direct train between London and Purley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Victoria and arriving at Purley. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from London to Purley?

The distance between London and Purley is 14 miles. The road distance is 13.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Purley without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs £6 - £15.

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

The train from London Victoria to Purley takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the London to Purley bus from?

London to Purley bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Waterloo Bridge / South Bank station.

Where do I catch the London to Purley train from?

London to Purley train services, operated by Southern, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from London to Purley?

The best way to get from London to Purley is to train which takes 23 min and costs £6 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 4m.

Where does the London to Purley bus arrive?

London to Purley bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Purley / Downlands Precinct station.

Where does the London to Purley train arrive?

London to Purley train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Purley station.

Can I drive from London to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Purley is 13 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from London to Purley.

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

Book your London to Purley train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Purley?

There are 17333+ hotels available in Purley.

Can I share a ride from London to Purley?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London and Purley. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

London to Purley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, taxi, and car

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

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
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Purleytrain London Victoria - Reigate / ...
23 min
£6–15
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Croydonrideshare 11.2 mi
40 min
£3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Bridge / South Bank to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus N68
1h 4m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from London to Purleytaxi 13.3 mi
34 min
£55–70
Drive 13.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Purleycar 13.3 mi
34 min
£4–5

London to Purley by train

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Distance: 13.4 mi
Duration: 23 min

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

Southern operates a train from London Victoria to Purley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £9–10 and the journey takes 23 min. Thameslink also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Waterloo Bridge / South Bank to Purley / Downlands Precinct hourly, and the journey takes 1h 4m.

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