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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Crayford is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 35 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Crayford is to taxi which takes 35 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Crayford?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Crayford. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Crayford Bridge via Camberwell Church Street / Camberwell Green and Mayplace Rd West / Bexleyheath Clock Twr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Crayford?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Crayford. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Crayford via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Purley to Crayford?

The distance between Purley and Crayford is 27 miles. The road distance is 17.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Crayford without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Purley to Crayford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Crayford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Purley to Crayford train from?

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

Train or bus from Purley to Crayford?

The best way to get from Purley to Crayford is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the Purley to Crayford bus arrive?

Purley to Crayford bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green station.

Where does the Purley to Crayford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Purley to Crayford?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Crayford is 18 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Purley to Crayford.

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

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Purley to Crayford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to London BridgeThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to CrayfordLondon Charing Cross - Gravesend / ...
1h 2m
£13–33
Drive 17.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Purley to Crayford17.8 mi
35 min
£5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Denmark Hill /Camberwell GreenN68
2. Take the bus from Camberwell Church Street / Camberwell Green to Mayplace Rd West / Bexleyheath Clock TwrN89
2h 18m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Crayford17.8 mi
35 min
£35–50
Line 289 bus, line 54 bus, line 96 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley Station to Elmers End Interchange289
2. Take the bus from Elmers End Interchange to Woolwich Arsenal Station54
3. Take the bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Crayford Bridge96
3h 4m
£9

Purley to Crayford by train

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Distance: 26.6 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

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

You can take a train from Purley to Crayford via London Bridge in around 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Crayford Bridge via Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green, Camberwell Church Street / Camberwell Green, and Mayplace Rd West / Bexleyheath Clock Twr in around 2h 18m.

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