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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Archway is to line 127 bus and subway which costs £4 - £8 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Archway is to train which takes 42 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Archway?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Archway station. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Archway Station via Denmark Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Archway?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Coulsdon South and arriving at Finsbury Park. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Purley to Archway?

The distance between Purley and Archway is 21 miles. The road distance is 17.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Archway without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs £9 - £15.

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

The train from Coulsdon South to Finsbury Park takes 42 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Purley to Archway bus from?

Purley to Archway bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Archway train from?

Purley to Archway train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Coulsdon South station.

Train or bus from Purley to Archway?

The best way to get from Purley to Archway is to train which takes 42 min and costs £9 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 47m.

Where does the Purley to Archway bus arrive?

Purley to Archway bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at St Giles High Street station.

Where does the Purley to Archway train arrive?

Purley to Archway train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Finsbury Park station.

Can I drive from Purley to Archway?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Archway is 18 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Purley to Archway.

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

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Where can I stay near Archway?

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Purley to Archway - 6 ways to travel via train, line 127 bus, subway, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Purley to Archway by train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Coulsdon South to Finsbury ParkHorsham - Peterborough / ...
42 min
£9–15
Line 127 bus, subway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Purley Station to Tooting Broadway Station127
2. Take the subway from Tooting Broadway station to Archway stationNorthern
1h 45m
£4–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Archway17.8 mi
47 min
£75–90
Drive 17.8 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Archway17.8 mi
47 min
£5–7
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Purley to London BridgeThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the subway from London Bridge station to Archway stationNorthern
45 min
£9–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St Giles High StreetN68
2. Take the bus from Denmark Street to Archway StationN20
1h 47m

Purley to Archway by train

203Weekly Trains

42 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 20.4 mi
Duration: 42 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from Coulsdon South to Finsbury Park hourly. Tickets cost £9–15 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Archway Station via St Giles High Street and Denmark Street in around 1h 47m.

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