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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Elstree is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Elstree is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Elstree?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Elstree. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Watling Court via Denmark Street and Edgware Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Purley to Elstree?

The distance between Purley and Elstree is 30 miles. The road distance is 26.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Elstree without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £18 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Purley to Elstree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Elstree bus from?

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

Train or bus from Purley to Elstree?

The best way to get from Purley to Elstree is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £18 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Purley to Elstree bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Purley to Elstree?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Elstree is 27 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Purley to Elstree.

Where can I stay near Elstree?

There are 16683+ hotels available in Elstree.

Purley to Elstree - 6 ways to travel via train, line 127 bus, subway, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Purley to Elstree by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi

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 IntlThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Elstree & BorehamwoodSutton / ...
1h 17m
£18–23
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 Edgware stationNorthern
2h 22m
£7–10
Drive 26.8 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Elstree26.8 mi
59 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Elstree26.8 mi
59 min
£55–70
Train, subway, line 107 bus
1. Take the train from Purley to London Bridge
2. Take the subway from London Bridge station to Edgware station
3. Take the bus from Edgware Station to Watling Court107
1h 21m
£14–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St Giles High StreetN68
2. Take the bus from Denmark Street to Edgware StationN5
3h 1m

Purley to Elstree by train and bus

281Weekly Services

1h 17mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 29.7 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

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

You can take a train from Purley to Watling Court via London St Pancras Intl, Elstree & Borehamwood, and Elstree & Borehamwood station in around 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Watling Court via St Giles High Street, Denmark Street, and Edgware Station in around 3h 1m.

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