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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Purley is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £23 - £40 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 10m and costs £75 - £190.

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 10m.

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 10m and costs £75 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Manchester to Purley, including transfers.

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 10m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 43m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £220 and takes 5h 9m.

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 24m to drive from Manchester to Purley.

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

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Where can I stay near Purley?

There are 17574+ 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 10m
£77–190
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
5h 58m
£24–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
5h 43m
£33–45
Drive 198.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Purleycar 198.3 mi
4h 24m
£49–70
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 50m
£66–238
Fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
5h 9m
£55–214
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
5h 34m
£182–588
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 29m
£104–242

Manchester to Purley by train and foot

300Weekly Services

3h 10mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 199.5 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £26–40 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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