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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Highgate is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Highgate is to taxi which takes 52 min and costs £75 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Highgate?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Highgate station. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Highgate station via King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Purley to Highgate?

The distance between Purley and Highgate is 21 miles. The road distance is 18.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Highgate without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 1m and costs £11 - £27.

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

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

Where do I catch the Purley to Highgate train from?

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

Where does the Purley to Highgate train arrive?

Purley to Highgate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Purley to Highgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Highgate is 19 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Purley to Highgate.

Where can I stay near Highgate?

There are 20981+ hotels available in Highgate.

Purley to Highgate - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, line 127 bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Purley to Highgate by train, subway, bus, 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, subway
best
1. Take the train from Purley to London St Pancras Intltrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Highgate stationsubway Northern
1h 1m
£11–27
Drive 18.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Purley to Highgatecar 18.6 mi
52 min
£5–7
Line 127 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Purley Station to Tooting Broadway Stationbus 127
2. Take the subway from Tooting Broadway station to Highgate stationsubway Northern
1h 49m
£14–37
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Highgatetaxi 18.6 mi
52 min
£75–95
Train, line 214 bus
1. Take the train from Purley to London St Pancras Intltrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the bus from King's Cross and St Pancras to Highgate Schoolbus 214
1h 13m
£9–51

Purley to Highgate by train, foot, and subway

278Weekly Services

1h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 20.6 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Purley, England and Highgate, Greater London, England?

There is no direct connection from Purley to Highgate. However, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, then take the subway to Highgate station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley Station to Highgate station via Tooting Broadway Station and Tooting Broadway station in around 1h 49m.

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