There are 5 ways to get from Purley to London by train, bus, rideshare, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Purley to London BlackfriarsBrighton - Bedford / ...
29 min£6–10Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Croydon to London11.2 mi
40 min£3Bus
- Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Waterloo Bridge / South BankN68
1h 2mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Purley to London13.6 mi
35 min£55–75Drive 13.6 mi
- Drive from Purley to London13.6 mi
35 min£4–5
Purley to London by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purley to London is to rideshare which costs £3 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Purley to London is to train which takes 29 min and costs £6 - £10.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Waterloo Bridge / South Bank. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Purley and arriving at London Blackfriars. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Purley and London is 14 miles. The road distance is 13.7 miles.
The best way to get from Purley to London without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs £6 - £10.
The train from Purley to London Blackfriars takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Purley to London bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.
Purley to London train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
The best way to get from Purley to London is to train which takes 29 min and costs £6 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 2m.
What companies run services between Purley, England and London, England?
Thameslink operates a train from Purley to London Blackfriars every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10 and the journey takes 29 min. Southern also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Waterloo Bridge / South Bank every 4 hours, and the journey takes 1h 2m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Purley to London Blackfriars
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Purley to London Blackfriars
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £6–10
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Waterloo Bridge / South Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- 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
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- £55–75
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 London bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Waterloo Bridge / South Bank station.
Purley to London train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Blackfriars station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purley to London is 14 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Purley to London.
Book your Purley to London train tickets online with Omio.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Purley and London. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.