There are 5 ways to get from Poplar to Purley by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train via London Bridge
best- Take the train from Poplar to Bank DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the train from London Bridge to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
51 min£8–14Drive 16.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poplar to Purleycar 16.5 mi
38 min£4–6Bus
- Take the bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus 15 / ...
- Take the bus from Aldwych / Drury Lane to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus N68
2h 27mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Poplar to Purleytaxi 16.5 mi
38 min£40–50Train
- Take the train from Canary Wharf to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
- Take the train from Farringdon to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
58 min£17–19
Poplar to Purley by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poplar to Purley is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Poplar to Purley is to taxi which takes 38 min and costs £40 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Poplar station to Purley. However, there are services departing from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct via Aldwych / Drury Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Poplar to Purley. However, there are services departing from Poplar and arriving at Purley via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Poplar and Purley is 17 miles. The road distance is 16.6 miles.
The best way to get from Poplar to Purley without a car is to train via London Bridge which takes 51 min and costs £7 - £14.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Poplar to Purley, including transfers.
Poplar to Purley bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR.
Poplar to Purley train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Poplar station.
The best way to get from Poplar to Purley is to train via London Bridge which takes 51 min and costs £7 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 27m.
What companies run services between Poplar, England and Purley, England?
You can take a train from Poplar to Purley via Bank DLR Station and London Bridge in around 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Aldwych / Drury Lane in around 2h 27m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Poplar to Bank DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £1–3
- Peak
- £1–3
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to Purley
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Farringdon to Purley
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–11
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to Purley
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Canary Wharf to Farringdon Without
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–8
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR to Aldwych / Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–28
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–28
Bus from Poplar Recreation Ground / Poplar Station DLR to Aldwych / Drury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Aldwych / Drury Lane to Purley / Downlands Precinct
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- £40–50
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Poplar to Purley bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.
Poplar to Purley train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bank DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poplar to Purley is 17 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Poplar to Purley.
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