There are 5 ways to get from Purley to Kensal Rise Library by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Purley to Clapham JunctionReigate - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from Clapham Junction to Kensal RiseClapham Junction - Stratford
55 min£10–19Drive 17.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purley to Kensal Rise Library17.5 mi
41 min£5–7Bus
- Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St Giles High StreetN68
2h 6mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Purley to Kensal Rise Library17.5 mi
41 min£220–270Line 127 bus, line 44 bus, line 6 bus
- Take the bus from Purley Station to Tooting Broadway Station127
- Take the bus from Tooting Broadway Station to Victoria Station44 / ...
- Take the bus from Victoria Station to Wrentham Avenue6 / ...
3h 3m£5–44
Purley to Kensal Rise Library by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purley to Kensal Rise Library is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Purley to Kensal Rise Library is to taxi which takes 41 min and costs £220 - £270.
No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Kensal Rise Library station. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Kensal Green Station via Margaret Street /Oxford Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Purley to Kensal Rise Library. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Kensal Rise via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Purley and Kensal Rise Library is 18 miles. The road distance is 17.6 miles.
The best way to get from Purley to Kensal Rise Library without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs £9 - £20.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Purley to Kensal Rise Library, including transfers.
Purley to Kensal Rise Library bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.
Purley to Kensal Rise Library train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.
The best way to get from Purley to Kensal Rise Library is to train which takes 55 min and costs £9 - £20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 6m.
What companies run services between Purley, England and Kensal Rise Library, England?
You can take a train from Purley to Kensal Rise Library via Clapham Junction and Kensal Rise in around 55 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St Giles High Street hourly, and the journey takes 1h 9m.
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- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Purley to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–14
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Clapham Junction to Kensal Rise
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St Giles High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Purley Station to Tooting Broadway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Tooting Broadway Station to Victoria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–40
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–40
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- customerservices@tfl.gov.uk
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Victoria Station to Wrentham Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- £220–270
Rosehill Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8641 3535
- Website
- rosehillcars.co.uk
Croydon Local Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 8681 3333
Croydon Cars MiniCab Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4000
- Website
- croydoncar.co.uk
Croydon Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 6094
- Website
- croydonairporttransfer.co.uk
Cabhoo Minicabs Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4545
Sutton Mini Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3642 3276
- Website
- stationcars247.co.uk
Clocktower Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8643 2255
- Website
- clocktowercarsuk.com
Cheam Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3642 6174
- Website
- cheamairporttransfer.co.uk
Redhill Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 8770 0700
Cheam Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8642 6400
- Website
- cheam-cars.co.uk
Mitcham Town Minin Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3745 6201
Mitcham Morden Minicabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3918 5147
- Website
- mordenminicabscars.co.uk
Galaxy Cars Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8687 7000
Anerley Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0222
- Website
- anerleyminicab.co.uk
Station Cars London
- Phone
- +44 20 8778 7878
- Website
- stationcarslondon.com
Epsom Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 2036 426 052
- Website
- epsomairporttransfer.co.uk
Stoneleigh Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3198 8496
- Website
- stoneleighcars.co.uk
Beckenham Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0223
- Website
- beckenhamcar.co.uk
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Purley to Kensal Rise Library bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at St Giles High Street station.
Purley to Kensal Rise Library train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Kensal Rise Library is 18 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Purley to Kensal Rise Library.
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