There are 6 ways to get from Purley to Lambeth by train, bus, rideshare, 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 London WaterlooHampton Court - London Waterloo / ...
28 min£8–22Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Croydon to London11.2 mi
40 min£3Bus
- Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Waterloo Station / Tenison WayN68
1h 2mLine 127 bus, line 77 bus
- Take the bus from Purley Station to Tooting Broadway Station127
- Take the bus from Tooting Broadway Station to St Thomas' Hospital / A&E Department77
2h 10m£3–47Taxi
- Take the taxi from Purley to Lambeth12.6 mi
30 min£55–70Drive 12.6 mi
- Drive from Purley to Lambeth12.6 mi
30 min£4–5
Purley to Lambeth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purley to Lambeth is to rideshare which costs £3 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Purley to Lambeth is to train which takes 28 min and costs £7 - £23.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Waterloo Station / Tenison Way station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Purley to Lambeth. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at London Waterloo via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28 min.
The distance between Purley and Lambeth is 15 miles. The road distance is 12.7 miles.
The best way to get from Purley to Lambeth without a car is to train which takes 28 min and costs £7 - £23.
It takes approximately 28 min to get from Purley to Lambeth, including transfers.
Purley to Lambeth bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.
Purley to Lambeth train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.
The best way to get from Purley to Lambeth is to train which takes 28 min and costs £7 - £23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 2m.
What companies run services between Purley, England and Lambeth, England?
You can take a train from Purley to London Waterloo via Clapham Junction in around 28 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Waterloo Station / Tenison Way hourly, and the journey takes 1h 2m.
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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
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Clapham Junction to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–9
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Waterloo Station / Tenison Way
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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/
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- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Tooting Broadway Station to St Thomas' Hospital / A&E Department
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Croydon to London
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
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 Lambeth bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Waterloo Station / Tenison Way.
Purley to Lambeth train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Lambeth is 13 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Purley to Lambeth.
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There are 20250+ hotels available in Lambeth.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Purley and Lambeth. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.