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How to get fromPurley to Croydonby train, bus, taxi or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Purley to Croydon by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Purley to East CroydontrainReigate - London Victoria / ...
    4 min
    £4–5

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brighton Road / Purley Downs Road to St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centrebus466 / ...
    14 min
    £1–12

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to Croydontaxi3.6 mi
    8 min
    £24–30

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Purley to Croydonwalk3.8 mi
    1h 12m

Purley to Croydon by train

Calendar776Weekly Trains
Duration4 minAverage Duration
Ticket£4Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Purley, England and Croydon, England?

Southern operates a train from Purley to East Croydon every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £4–5 and the journey takes 4 min. Thameslink also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Brighton Road / Purley Downs Road to St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 14 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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