There are 4 ways to get from Purley to Epping by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Purley to London BlackfriarsThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
- Take the subway from St. Paul's station to Epping stationCentral
1h 20m£9–16Drive 31.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purley to Epping31.5 mi
1h 6m£8–12Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Holborn StationN68
- Take the subway from Holborn station to Epping stationCentral
1h 51mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Purley to Epping31.5 mi
1h 6m£75–95
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purley to Epping is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Purley to Epping is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £7 - £12.
No, there is no direct train from Purley to Epping station. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Epping station via St. Paul's station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Purley and Epping is 33 miles. The road distance is 31.7 miles.
The best way to get from Purley to Epping without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 20m and costs £8 - £17.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Purley to Epping, including transfers.
Purley to Epping train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Epping train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Blackfriars station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Epping is 32 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Purley to Epping.
There are 1672+ hotels available in Epping.
What companies run services between Purley, England and Epping, England?
There is no direct connection from Purley to Epping. However, you can take the train to London Blackfriars, walk to St. Paul's station, then take the subway to Epping station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Epping station via Holborn Station and Holborn station in around 1h 51m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Purley to London Blackfriars
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from St. Paul's station to Epping station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £4–6
Subway from Holborn station to Epping station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Off Peak
- £3–4
- Peak
- £4–6
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Holborn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- £75–95
Rosehill Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8641 3535
- Website
- rosehillcars.co.uk
Croydon Local Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 8681 3333
Croydon Cars MiniCab Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4000
- Website
- croydoncar.co.uk
Croydon Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 6094
- Website
- croydonairporttransfer.co.uk
Cabhoo Minicabs Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4545
Sutton Mini Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3642 3276
- Website
- stationcars247.co.uk
Clocktower Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8643 2255
- Website
- clocktowercarsuk.com
Cheam Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3642 6174
- Website
- cheamairporttransfer.co.uk
Redhill Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 8770 0700
Cheam Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8642 6400
- Website
- cheam-cars.co.uk
Mitcham Town Minin Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3745 6201
Mitcham Morden Minicabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3918 5147
- Website
- mordenminicabscars.co.uk
Galaxy Cars Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8687 7000
Anerley Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0222
- Website
- anerleyminicab.co.uk
Station Cars London
- Phone
- +44 20 8778 7878
- Website
- stationcarslondon.com
Epsom Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 2036 426 052
- Website
- epsomairporttransfer.co.uk
Stoneleigh Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3198 8496
- Website
- stoneleighcars.co.uk
Beckenham Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0223
- Website
- beckenhamcar.co.uk
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk
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