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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Purley is to bus which costs £25 - £50 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Purley is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £70 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Purley. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct via Marble Arch Station / Park Lane and Rothschild Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Purley?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Purley. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Purley via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Manchester to Purley?

The distance between Manchester and Purley is 201 miles. The road distance is 199.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Purley without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Manchester to Purley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Purley bus from?

Manchester to Purley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Purley train from?

Manchester to Purley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Purley?

The best way to get from Manchester to Purley is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 5h 58m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £260 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Manchester to Purley bus arrive?

Manchester to Purley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.

Where does the Manchester to Purley train arrive?

Manchester to Purley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Purley is 199 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Manchester to Purley.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Purley?

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Where can I stay near Purley?

There are 18235+ hotels available in Purley.

Manchester to Purley - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Purley by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
3h 11m
£73–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
5h 58m
£26–47
Drive 198.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Purleycar 198.3 mi
4h 25m
£49–71
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Purleytrain
3h 52m
£80–258
Bus via Rothschild Street
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 541 / ...
7h 58m
£41–95
Fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
5h 11m
£70–251
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
5h 39m
£182–435
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
4h 22m
£108–248

Manchester to Purley by train and foot

315Weekly Services

3h 11mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 199.5 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Purley via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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