There are 4 ways to get from Purley to Forest Gate by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Purley to FarringdonThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
- Take the train from Farringdon Without to Forest GateElizabeth
55 min£9–24Drive 19.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purley to Forest Gate19.2 mi
48 min£5–7Bus
- Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Holborn StationN68
- Take the bus from Procter Street to Woodgrange RoadN25
1h 59mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Purley to Forest Gate19.2 mi
48 min£45–60
Purley to Forest Gate by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purley to Forest Gate is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Purley to Forest Gate is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £4 - £7.
No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Woodgrange Road via Procter Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Purley to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Forest Gate via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Purley and Forest Gate is 21 miles. The road distance is 19.3 miles.
The best way to get from Purley to Forest Gate without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs £8 - £24.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Purley to Forest Gate, including transfers.
Purley to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.
Purley to Forest Gate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
The best way to get from Purley to Forest Gate is to train which takes 55 min and costs £8 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 59m.
What companies run services between Purley, England and Forest Gate, Greater London, England?
You can take a train from Purley to Forest Gate via Farringdon and Farringdon Without in around 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Woodgrange Road via Holborn Station and Procter Street in around 1h 59m.
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- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Purley to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–20
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Farringdon Without to Forest Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £2–4
- 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/
Bus from Procter Street to Woodgrange Road
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- £45–60
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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More Questions & Answers
Purley to Forest Gate bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Holborn Station.
Purley to Forest Gate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Forest Gate is 19 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Purley to Forest Gate.
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