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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Kennington is to drive which costs £2 - £5 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Kennington is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £50 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Kennington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at East Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Kennington?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Kennington station. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Kennington station via London Bridge Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Purley to Kennington?

The distance between Purley and Kennington is 15 miles. The road distance is 11.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Kennington without a car is to train and subway which takes 29 min and costs £8 - £23.

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

It takes approximately 29 min to get from Purley to Kennington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Kennington bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Purley to Kennington train from?

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

Where does the Purley to Kennington bus arrive?

Purley to Kennington bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at East Street station.

Where does the Purley to Kennington train arrive?

Purley to Kennington train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Purley to Kennington?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Kennington is 12 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Purley to Kennington.

Where can I stay near Kennington?

There are 19747+ hotels available in Kennington.

Purley to Kennington - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Purley to Kennington 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 BridgeThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the subway from London Bridge Station to Kennington stationNorthern
29 min
£9–23
Drive 11.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Purley to Kennington11.7 mi
28 min
£3–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to East StreetN68
54 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Kennington11.7 mi
28 min
£50–65
Line 127 bus, line 333 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley Station to Tooting Broadway Station127
2. Take the bus from Mitcham Road /Tooting Broadway to Kennington Station333
2h 5m
£3–42

Purley to Kennington by train and subway

489Weekly Services

29 minAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 14.9 mi
Duration: 29 min

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

Abellio London operates a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to East Street hourly, and the journey takes 54 min.

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