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How to get fromPurley to Devonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Purley to Devon by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 30m
    £84–162

  2. Drive  181.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purley to Devoncar car 181.4 mi
    3h 44m
    £45–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    7h 55m

  4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    5h 44m
    £97–231

  5. Train via Reading

    1. Take the train from Redhill to Readingtrain train Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    5h 10m
    £79–155

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Waterloo Station / Tenison Waybus bus N68
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    6h 36m
    £64–146

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Purley to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Yeofordtrain train
    6h 55m
    £208–436

  8. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LCY - EXT
    7h 58m
    £238–478

Purley to Devon by train

Calendar110Weekly Trains
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £70–140 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Coach House via West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Bus Station in around 7h 55m.

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