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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Purley is to bus which costs £8 - £30 and takes 2h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Purley is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Maidstone and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Purley. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct via New Cross Gate Station and Elephant & Castle / London Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Purley?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Purley. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Purley via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Purley?

The distance between Maidstone and Purley is 50 miles. The road distance is 34.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Purley without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £25 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Maidstone to Purley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Purley bus from?

Maidstone to Purley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Purley train from?

Maidstone to Purley train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Purley?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Purley is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £25 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £30 and takes 2h 52m.

Where does the Maidstone to Purley bus arrive?

Maidstone to Purley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.

Where does the Maidstone to Purley train arrive?

Maidstone to Purley train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Maidstone to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Purley is 35 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Maidstone to Purley.

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

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Where can I stay near Purley?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
1h 23m
£25–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King Street to New Cross Gate Stationbus 814
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus N68
2h 52m
£8–29
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to Bromley Southtrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from Addington Village Interchange to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus 466
1h 54m
£18–32
Drive 34.6 mi
1. Drive from Maidstone to Purleycar 34.6 mi
42 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Maidstone to Purleytaxi 34.6 mi
42 min
£150–190

Maidstone to Purley by train

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Distance: 50 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Purley via London Bridge in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Purley / Downlands Precinct via New Cross Gate Station and Elephant & Castle / London Road in around 2h 52m.

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