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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Colindale is to line 127 bus and subway which costs £4 - £9 and takes 1h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Colindale is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Colindale?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Colindale. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Ajax Avenue via Denmark Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Colindale?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Colindale station. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Colindale station via London Bridge station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Purley to Colindale?

The distance between Purley and Colindale is 24 miles. The road distance is 23.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Colindale without a car is to train and subway which takes 58 min and costs £12 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 58 min to get from Purley to Colindale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Colindale bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Purley to Colindale train from?

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

Where does the Purley to Colindale bus arrive?

Purley to Colindale bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at St Giles High Street station.

Where does the Purley to Colindale train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Purley to Colindale?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Colindale is 23 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Purley to Colindale.

Where can I stay near Colindale?

There are 19354+ hotels available in Colindale.

Purley to Colindale - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, line 127 bus, and car

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

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Purley to London BridgeThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the subway from London Bridge station to Colindale stationNorthern
58 min
£12–25
Line 127 bus, subway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Purley Station to Tooting Broadway Station127
2. Take the subway from Tooting Broadway station to Colindale stationNorthern
1h 59m
£4–8
Drive 23.3 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Colindale23.3 mi
51 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Colindale23.3 mi
51 min
£290–360
Bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St Giles High StreetN68
2. Take the bus from Denmark Street to Ajax AvenueN5
2h 27m

Purley to Colindale by train and subway

487Weekly Services

58 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 24.2 mi
Duration: 58 min

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

You can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Ajax Avenue via St Giles High Street and Denmark Street in around 2h 27m.

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