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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Anerley is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Anerley is to train which takes 10 min and costs £2 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Anerley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gilliam Grove and arriving at Elmers End Interchange. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Anerley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Purley and arriving at Norwood Junction. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Purley to Anerley?

The distance between Purley and Anerley is 5 miles. The road distance is 6.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Anerley without a car is to train which takes 10 min and costs £2 - £7.

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

The train from Purley to Norwood Junction takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Purley to Anerley bus from?

Purley to Anerley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Anerley train from?

Purley to Anerley train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.

Train or bus from Purley to Anerley?

The best way to get from Purley to Anerley is to train which takes 10 min and costs £2 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus and line 75 bus, which costs £6 and takes 44 min.

Where does the Purley to Anerley bus arrive?

Purley to Anerley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre station.

Where does the Purley to Anerley train arrive?

Purley to Anerley train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Norwood Junction station.

Can I drive from Purley to Anerley?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Anerley is 6 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Purley to Anerley.

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

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Where can I stay near Anerley?

There are 19082+ hotels available in Anerley.

Purley to Anerley - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, line 75 bus, taxi, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Purley to Anerley by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to Norwood JunctionThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
10 min
£2–7
Bus, line 75 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre466 / ...
2. Take the bus from Fairfield Halls to Croydon Road / Elmers End Road75
44 min
£6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Anerley6.2 mi
14 min
£15–19
Drive 6.2 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Anerley6.2 mi
14 min
£2–3
Bus, line 157 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to West Croydon Bus Station60
2. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Maple Road157
46 min
£4–20
Line 407 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Foxley Hill Road to West Croydon Bus Station407
2. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Croydon Road / Elmers End Road157
47 min
Line 289 bus
1. Take the bus from Gilliam Grove to Elmers End Interchange289
1h 2m
£3

Purley to Anerley by train

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Distance: 4.6 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from Purley to Norwood Junction hourly. Tickets cost £2–7 and the journey takes 10 min. Southern also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Croydon Road / Elmers End Road via St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre and Fairfield Halls in around 44 min.

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