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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Barking is to line 289 bus and line 54 bus which costs £6 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Barking is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Barking?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Barking. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at North Street via Aldwych. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Barking?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Barking station. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Barking station via Blackfriars station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Purley to Barking?

The distance between Purley and Barking is 23 miles. The road distance is 20.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Barking without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h and costs £11 - £14.

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

It takes approximately 1h to get from Purley to Barking, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Barking bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Purley to Barking train from?

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

Where does the Purley to Barking bus arrive?

Purley to Barking bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Aldwych / Kingsway station.

Where does the Purley to Barking train arrive?

Purley to Barking train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Blackfriars station.

Can I drive from Purley to Barking?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Barking is 21 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Purley to Barking.

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

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Purley to Barking - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Purley to Barking by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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

Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Purley to London Blackfriarstrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the subway from Blackfriars station to Barking stationsubway District / ...
1h
£12–14
Drive 20.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Purley to Barkingcar 20.4 mi
46 min
£5–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Aldwych / Kingswaybus N68
2. Take the bus from Aldwych to North Streetbus N15
2h 12m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Barkingtaxi 20.4 mi
46 min
£50–65
Line 289 bus, line 54 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley Station to Elmers End Interchangebus 289
2. Take the bus from Elmers End Interchange to Plumstead Road / Burrage Roadbus 54
2h 23m
£6

Purley to Barking by train and subway

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Distance: 22.9 mi
Duration: 1h

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

You can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to North Street via Aldwych / Kingsway and Aldwych in around 2h 12m.

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