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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Nunhead is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Nunhead is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £27 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Nunhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Nunhead. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Rye Hill Park via King's College Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Nunhead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Purley and arriving at Peckham Rye. Services depart every four hours, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Purley to Nunhead?

The distance between Purley and Nunhead is 12 miles. The road distance is 10.4 miles.

How do I travel from Purley to Nunhead without a car?

The best way to get from Purley to Nunhead without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs £7.

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

The train from Purley to Peckham Rye takes 36 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Purley to Nunhead bus from?

Purley to Nunhead bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Nunhead train from?

Purley to Nunhead train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.

Train or bus from Purley to Nunhead?

The best way to get from Purley to Nunhead is to train which takes 36 min and costs £7. Alternatively, you can bus and line 484 bus, which costs and takes 1h 3m.

Where does the Purley to Nunhead bus arrive?

Purley to Nunhead bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Champion Hill station.

Where does the Purley to Nunhead train arrive?

Purley to Nunhead train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Peckham Rye station.

Can I drive from Purley to Nunhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Nunhead is 10 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Purley to Nunhead.

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

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Purley to Nunhead - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, line 484 bus, taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to Peckham RyeCaterham - London Bridge
36 min
£7
Drive 10.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Purley to Nunhead10.4 mi
28 min
£3–4
Bus, line 484 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Champion HillN68
2. Take the bus from King's College Hospital to Rye Hill Park484
1h 3m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Nunhead10.4 mi
28 min
£27–35
Train via London Victoria
1. Take the train from Purley to London VictoriaReigate - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to NunheadLondon Victoria - Gravesend / ...
1h 3m
£10–21
Train, line 343 bus
1. Take the train from Purley to London BridgeThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the bus from London Bridge Bus Station to Stuart RoadN343 / ...
1h 5m
£8–50
Line 312 bus, line 197 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Norwood Junction Station312
2. Take the bus from Norwood Junction Station to The Gardens197
1h 19m
£4–38

Purley to Nunhead by train

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Distance: 11.7 mi
Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and Nunhead, England?

Southern operates a train from Purley to Peckham Rye every 4 hours. Tickets cost £7 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Rye Hill Park via Champion Hill and King's College Hospital in around 1h 3m.

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