What is the cheapest way to get from Purley to New Eltham?

The cheapest way to get from Purley to New Eltham is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Purley to New Eltham?

The fastest way to get from Purley to New Eltham is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and New Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley station to New Eltham. However, there are services departing from Purley Station / Purley High Street and arriving at New Eltham via Addington Village Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and New Eltham?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to New Eltham. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at New Eltham via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Purley to New Eltham?

The distance between Purley and New Eltham is 22 miles. The road distance is 12.5 miles.

How do I travel from Purley to New Eltham without a car?

The best way to get from Purley to New Eltham without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs £10 - £29.

How long does it take to get from Purley to New Eltham?

It takes approximately 50 min to get from Purley to New Eltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to New Eltham bus from?

Purley to New Eltham bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Purley Station / Purley High Street.

Where do I catch the Purley to New Eltham train from?

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

Train or bus from Purley to New Eltham?

The best way to get from Purley to New Eltham is to train which takes 50 min and costs £10 - £29. Alternatively, you can line 359 bus and line 314 bus, which costs £5 - £6 and takes 1h 25m.

Where does the Purley to New Eltham bus arrive?

Purley to New Eltham bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Addington Village Interchange station.

Where does the Purley to New Eltham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Purley to New Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to New Eltham is 13 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Purley to New Eltham.

How do I get a train ticket from Purley to New Eltham?

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Where can I stay near New Eltham?

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Purley to New Eltham - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 359 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Purley to New Eltham by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to London BridgeThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to New ElthamLondon Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
50 min
£11–29
Drive 12.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Purley to New Eltham12.5 mi
26 min
£4–5
Line 359 bus, line 314 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley Station / Purley High Street to Addington Village Interchange359
2. Take the bus from Addington Village Interchange to New Eltham314
1h 25m
£5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to New Eltham12.5 mi
26 min
£30–40
Bus, line 314 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Addington Village Interchange466
2. Take the bus from Addington Village Interchange to Fiveways314
1h 29m
£5–6

Purley to New Eltham by train

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Distance: 21.8 mi
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and New Eltham, England?

You can take a train from Purley to New Eltham via London Bridge in around 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley Station / Purley High Street to New Eltham via Addington Village Interchange in around 1h 25m.

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