There are 5 ways to get from Purley to Chigwell by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Purley to London BlackfriarsThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
- Take the subway from St. Paul's station to Woodford stationCentral
1h 13m£13–26Drive 25.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purley to Chigwell25.9 mi
57 min£7–10Bus
- Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Holborn StationN68
- Take the bus from Procter Street to Ilford / Chapel RoadN25
2h 46mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Purley to Chigwell25.9 mi
57 min£60–80Train, bus
- Take the train from Purley to Farringdon
- Take the train from Farringdon Without to Ilford
- Take the bus from Ilford Station to Brook Way167
1h 34m£10–54
Purley to Chigwell by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purley to Chigwell is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Purley to Chigwell is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £6 - £10.
No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Chigwell. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Brook Way via Procter Street and High Road Ilford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Purley to Chigwell station. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Chigwell station via St. Paul's station and Woodford station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
The distance between Purley and Chigwell is 27 miles. The road distance is 26 miles.
The best way to get from Purley to Chigwell without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 13m and costs £13 - £26.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Purley to Chigwell, including transfers.
Purley to Chigwell bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.
Purley to Chigwell train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Chigwell bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Holborn Station.
What companies run services between Purley, England and Chigwell, England?
You can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Brook Way via Holborn Station, Procter Street, Ilford / Chapel Road, and High Road Ilford in around 2h 46m.
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- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Purley to London Blackfriars
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Purley to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–20
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from St. Paul's station to Woodford station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £3–5
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Farringdon Without to Ilford
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £2–5
- Peak
- £3–6
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Holborn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
Bus from Procter Street to Ilford / Chapel Road
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Ilford Station to Brook Way
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Ilford Station to Brook Way
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £1–28
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–28
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- £60–80
Rosehill Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8641 3535
- Website
- rosehillcars.co.uk
Croydon Local Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 8681 3333
Croydon Cars MiniCab Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4000
- Website
- croydoncar.co.uk
Croydon Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 6094
- Website
- croydonairporttransfer.co.uk
Cabhoo Minicabs Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4545
Sutton Mini Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3642 3276
- Website
- stationcars247.co.uk
Clocktower Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8643 2255
- Website
- clocktowercarsuk.com
Cheam Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3642 6174
- Website
- cheamairporttransfer.co.uk
Redhill Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 8770 0700
Cheam Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8642 6400
- Website
- cheam-cars.co.uk
Mitcham Town Minin Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3745 6201
Mitcham Morden Minicabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3918 5147
- Website
- mordenminicabscars.co.uk
Galaxy Cars Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8687 7000
Anerley Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0222
- Website
- anerleyminicab.co.uk
Station Cars London
- Phone
- +44 20 8778 7878
- Website
- stationcarslondon.com
Epsom Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 2036 426 052
- Website
- epsomairporttransfer.co.uk
Stoneleigh Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3198 8496
- Website
- stoneleighcars.co.uk
Beckenham Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0223
- Website
- beckenhamcar.co.uk
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Purley to Chigwell train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Blackfriars station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Chigwell is 26 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Purley to Chigwell.
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