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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Clapham is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Clapham is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £28 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Clapham?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Clapham. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Clapham Common via Herne Hill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Clapham?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Clapham. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Clapham Common via London Bridge Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Purley to Clapham?

The distance between Purley and Clapham is 17 miles. The road distance is 10.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Clapham without a car is to train and subway which takes 35 min and costs £8 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 35 min to get from Purley to Clapham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Clapham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Purley to Clapham train from?

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

Where does the Purley to Clapham bus arrive?

Purley to Clapham bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Herne Hill Station.

Where does the Purley to Clapham train arrive?

Purley to Clapham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Purley to Clapham?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Clapham is 11 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Purley to Clapham.

Where can I stay near Clapham?

There are 20316+ hotels available in Clapham.

Purley to Clapham - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and line 37 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Purley to Clapham by train, subway, bus, 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, subway
best
1. Take the train from Purley to London BridgeThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the subway from London Bridge Station to Clapham CommonNorthern
35 min
£9–24
Drive 10.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Purley to Clapham10.5 mi
24 min
£3–4
Bus, line 37 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Herne Hill StationN68
2. Take the bus from Herne Hill to Clapham Common37
1h 4m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Clapham10.5 mi
24 min
£28–35
Line 127 bus, line 155 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley Station to Tooting Broadway Station127
2. Take the bus from Tooting Broadway Station to Clapham CommonN155 / ...
1h 29m
£3–18
Line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Fairfield Halls to Clapham Common50
1h 34m
£6

Purley to Clapham by train and subway

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35 minAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 17.1 mi
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and Clapham, Greater London, England?

You can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Clapham Common via Herne Hill Station and Herne Hill in around 1h 4m.

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