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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Kennington is to bus which costs £2 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Kennington is to train which takes 28 min and costs £6 - £14.

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?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Purley and arriving at Elephant & Castle. Services depart four times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Purley to Kennington?

The distance between Purley and Kennington is 13 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 which takes 28 min and costs £6 - £14.

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

The train from Purley to Elephant & Castle takes 28 min including transfers and departs four times a week.

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.

Train or bus from Purley to Kennington?

The best way to get from Purley to Kennington is to train which takes 28 min and costs £6 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 54 min.

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 Elephant & Castle station.

Can I drive from Purley to Kennington?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Kennington is 12 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Purley to Kennington.

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

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Where can I stay near Kennington?

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Purley to Kennington - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Purley to Kennington by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to Elephant & Castletrain Brighton - Bedford
28 min
£6–14
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to East Streetbus N68
54 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Kenningtontaxi 11.7 mi
29 min
£50–65
Drive 11.7 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Kenningtoncar 11.7 mi
29 min
£3–5
Train via London Blackfriars
1. Take the train from Purley to London Blackfriarstrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
37 min
£9–17
Line 60 bus, line 133 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Streatham Stationbus 60
2. Take the bus from Streatham Station to Kennington Stationbus 133 / ...
1h 40m
£4–5
Line 127 bus, line 333 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley Station to Tooting Broadway Stationbus 127
2. Take the bus from Mitcham Road /Tooting Broadway to Kennington Stationbus 333
2h 5m

Purley to Kennington by train

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Distance: 12.7 mi
Duration: 28 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from Purley to Elephant & Castle 4 times a week. Tickets cost £6–14 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to East Street hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 54 min.

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