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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Dover is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Dover is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Dover. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Pencester Road via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Dover. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Purley to Dover?

The distance between Purley and Dover is 94 miles. The road distance is 73.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Dover without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £40 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Purley to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Dover bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Purley to Dover train from?

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

Train or bus from Purley to Dover?

The best way to get from Purley to Dover is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Purley to Dover bus arrive?

Purley to Dover bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Elephant & Castle Station.

Where does the Purley to Dover train arrive?

Purley to Dover train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Purley to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Dover is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Purley to Dover.

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

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Purley to Dover - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 119 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Purley to Dover by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Purley to London St Pancras Intltrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 25m
£43–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Elephant & Castle Stationbus N68
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
4h 57m
£17–35
Drive 73.2 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Dovercar 73.2 mi
1h 17m
£18–26
Train via London Bridge
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Dover Priorytrain London Charing Cross - Dover Priory / ...
2h 39m
£42–89
Line 119 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sandilands Tram Stop to Bromley South Stationbus 119
2. Take the train from Bromley South to Dover Priorytrain London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
3h 27m
£35–71

Purley to Dover by train

122Weekly Trains

2h 25mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 93.1 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Purley to Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Pencester Road via Elephant & Castle Station, Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, and Bus Station in around 4h 57m.

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