What is the cheapest way to get from Purley to Embankment Station?

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Embankment Station is to rideshare which costs £3 and takes 45 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Purley to Embankment Station?

The fastest way to get from Purley to Embankment Station is to taxi which takes 32 min and costs £55 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Embankment Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Lancaster Place. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Embankment Station?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Embankment Station station. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Embankment station via Blackfriars station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Purley to Embankment Station?

The distance between Purley and Embankment Station is 15 miles. The road distance is 13.4 miles.

How do I travel from Purley to Embankment Station without a car?

The best way to get from Purley to Embankment Station without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs £12 - £14.

How long does it take to get from Purley to Embankment Station?

It takes approximately 32 min to get from Purley to Embankment Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Embankment Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Purley to Embankment Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Purley to Embankment Station?

The best way to get from Purley to Embankment Station is to train which takes 32 min and costs £12 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 10m.

Where does the Purley to Embankment Station bus arrive?

Purley to Embankment Station bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Lancaster Place station.

Where does the Purley to Embankment Station train arrive?

Purley to Embankment Station train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Blackfriars station.

Can I drive from Purley to Embankment Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Embankment Station is 13 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Purley to Embankment Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Purley to Embankment Station?

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Where can I stay near Embankment Station?

There are 20082+ hotels available in Embankment Station.

Can I share a ride from Purley to Embankment Station?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Purley and Embankment Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Purley to Embankment Station - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

There are 7 ways to get from Purley to Embankment Station by train, bus, rideshare, subway, taxi, 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 BlackfriarsThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
32 min
£12–13
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Croydon to London11.2 mi
45 min
£3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Lancaster PlaceN68
1h 10m
Bus via Waterloo Bridge / South Bank
1. Take the bus from Purley Tesco to Waterloo Bridge / South BankN68
1h 11m
Line 127 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Purley Station to Tooting Broadway Station127
2. Take the subway from Tooting Broadway station to Embankment stationNorthern
1h 30m
£4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Embankment Station13.3 mi
32 min
£55–70
Drive 13.3 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Embankment Station13.3 mi
32 min
£4–5

Purley to Embankment Station by train and subway

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32 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 15.3 mi
Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and Embankment Station, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Purley to London Blackfriars every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–11 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Lancaster Place hourly, and the journey takes 1h 4m.

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