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 train and subway which takes 51 min and costs £8 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Highgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Highgate. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Highgate School via Denmark Street and Camden Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

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 London Bridge station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.

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 51 min and costs £8 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 51 min to get from Purley to Highgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Highgate bus from?

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

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 bus arrive?

Purley to Highgate bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at St Giles High Street station.

Where does the Purley to Highgate train arrive?

Purley to Highgate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge 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 20353+ hotels available in Highgate.

Purley to Highgate - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and line 214 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Purley to Highgate by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Purley to London BridgeThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the subway from London Bridge station to Highgate stationNorthern
51 min
£9–24
Drive 18.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Purley to Highgate18.6 mi
52 min
£5–7
Bus, line 214 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St Giles High StreetN68
2. Take the bus from Camden Town Station to Highgate School214
2h 1m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Highgate18.6 mi
52 min
£75–95
Train, line 214 bus
1. Take the train from Purley to London St Pancras IntlThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the bus from King's Cross and St Pancras to Highgate School214
1h 17m
£11–45

Purley to Highgate by train and subway

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51 minAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 20.6 mi
Duration: 51 min

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

You can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Highgate School via St Giles High Street, Denmark Street, and Camden Town Station in around 2h 1m.

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