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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Cheam is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Cheam is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £15 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Cheam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shotfield and arriving at Cheam Broadway. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Cheam?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Cheam. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Cheam via Norwood Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from Purley to Cheam?

The distance between Purley and Cheam is 9 miles. The road distance is 6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Cheam without a car is to bus which takes 50 min and costs £1 - £50.

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

The bus from Shotfield to Cheam Broadway takes 50 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Purley to Cheam bus from?

Purley to Cheam bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Shotfield station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Cheam train from?

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

Train or bus from Purley to Cheam?

The best way to get from Purley to Cheam is to bus which takes 50 min and costs £1 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £6 - £14 and takes 56 min.

Where does the Purley to Cheam bus arrive?

Purley to Cheam bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Cheam Broadway station.

Where does the Purley to Cheam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Purley to Cheam?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Cheam is 6 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Purley to Cheam.

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

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Where can I stay near Cheam?

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Purley to Cheam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and line 166 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Purley to Cheam by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Shotfield to Cheam Broadway151
50 min
£1–50
Train
1. Take the train from Purley to Norwood JunctionThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from Norwood Junction to CheamLondon Bridge - Epsom
56 min
£6–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Cheam5.9 mi
15 min
£15–19
Drive 5.9 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Cheam5.9 mi
15 min
£2–3
Line 166 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Purley Hospital to West Croydon Bus Station166 / ...
2. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Cheam BroadwaySl7
1h 4m
£5–6
Line 407 bus
1. Take the bus from Foxley Hill Road to Sutton / Marshalls Road407
1h 28m

Purley to Cheam by bus

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Distance: 8.5 mi
Duration: 50 min

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

Go Ahead London operates a bus from Shotfield to Cheam Broadway every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £1–50 and the journey takes 50 min. Arriva UK also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Purley to Cheam via Norwood Junction in around 56 min.

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