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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Islington is to bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Islington is to train which takes 33 min and costs £8 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Islington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Holborn Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Islington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Purley and arriving at Farringdon. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Purley to Islington?

The distance between Purley and Islington is 15 miles. The road distance is 15.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Islington without a car is to train which takes 33 min and costs £8 - £16.

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

The train from Purley to Farringdon takes 33 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Purley to Islington bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Purley to Islington train from?

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

Train or bus from Purley to Islington?

The best way to get from Purley to Islington is to train which takes 33 min and costs £8 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 1h 9m.

Where does the Purley to Islington bus arrive?

Purley to Islington bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Holborn Station.

Where does the Purley to Islington train arrive?

Purley to Islington train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Purley to Islington?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Islington is 15 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Purley to Islington.

How do I get a train ticket from Purley to Islington?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Purley to Islington?

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Where can I stay near Islington?

There are 21765+ hotels available in Islington.

Can I share a ride from Purley to Islington?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Purley and Islington. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Purley to Islington - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Purley to Islington by train, bus, rideshare, subway, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to Farringdontrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
33 min
£8–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Holborn Stationbus N68
1h 9m
£2
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Croydon to Londonrideshare 11.2 mi
40 min
£3
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 Angel stationsubway Northern
1h 32m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Islingtontaxi 15.4 mi
41 min
£65–80
Drive 15.4 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Islingtoncar 15.4 mi
41 min
£4–6

Purley to Islington by train

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Distance: 15 mi
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and Islington, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Purley to Farringdon every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–16 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Holborn Station hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 9m.

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