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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Bath is to bus which costs £11 - £55 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Bath is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Bus Station via West Croydon Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Bath. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Bath Spa via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Purley to Bath?

The distance between Purley and Bath is 125 miles. The road distance is 117 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Bath without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £40 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Purley to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Bath bus from?

Purley to Bath bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Bath train from?

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

Train or bus from Purley to Bath?

The best way to get from Purley to Bath is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £55 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Purley to Bath bus arrive?

Purley to Bath bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Purley to Bath train arrive?

Purley to Bath train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Purley to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Bath is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Purley to Bath.

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

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Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2566+ hotels available in Bath.

Purley to Bath - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 231 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Purley to Bath by train, bus, 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 Purley to FarringdonThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath SpaLondon Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 28m
£44–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationSl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus StationUk043
4h 44m
£11–52
Drive 116.3 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Bath116.3 mi
2h 25m
£29–42
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Redhill to ReadingGatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Bath SpaLondon Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 2m
£46–136
Bus, line 231 bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Town Bridge403 / ...
2. Take the bus from Town Bridge to Manvers Street231
5h 17m
£17–44

Purley to Bath by train

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2h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 124.6 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a train from Purley to Bath Spa via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Bus Station via West Croydon Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 44m.

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