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How to get fromPurley to Forest Gateby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Purley to Forest Gate by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Purley to Farringdontrain train Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Forest Gatetrain train Elizabeth
    52 min
    £12–24

  2. Drive 19.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purley to Forest Gatecar car 19.2 mi
    48 min
    £5–7

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Holborn Stationbus bus N68
    2. Take the bus from Procter Street to Woodgrange Roadbus bus N25
    2h 4m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to Forest Gatetaxi taxi 19.2 mi
    48 min
    £45–60

Purley to Forest Gate by train

Calendar250Weekly Trains
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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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 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Woodgrange Road via Holborn Station and Procter Street in around 2h 4m.

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