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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Penge is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Penge is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £17 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Penge?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Penge. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Green Lane / Raleigh Road via Fairfield Halls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Penge?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Purley and arriving at Penge West. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Purley to Penge?

The distance between Purley and Penge is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Penge without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs £4 - £7.

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

The train from Purley to Penge West takes 18 min including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Purley to Penge bus from?

Purley to Penge bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Penge train from?

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

Train or bus from Purley to Penge?

The best way to get from Purley to Penge is to train which takes 18 min and costs £4 - £7. Alternatively, you can bus and line 75 bus, which costs £6 and takes 45 min.

Where does the Purley to Penge bus arrive?

Purley to Penge bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre station.

Where does the Purley to Penge train arrive?

Purley to Penge train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Penge West station.

Can I drive from Purley to Penge?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Penge is 7 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Purley to Penge.

Where can I stay near Penge?

There are 19369+ hotels available in Penge.

Purley to Penge - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, line 75 bus, taxi, and car

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

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 Penge WestPurley - London Bridge
18 min
£4–7
Drive 6.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Purley to Penge6.7 mi
15 min
£2–3
Bus, line 75 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre466 / ...
2. Take the bus from Fairfield Halls to Green Lane / Raleigh Road75
45 min
£6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Penge6.7 mi
15 min
£17–21
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Purley to Norwood JunctionThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the bus from Norwood Junction Station to Penge / Pawleyne Arms197
21 min
£3–15
Tram
1. Take the tram from East Croydon Tram Stop to Avenue Road Tram StopTram
24 min
£7–12
Line 407 bus, line 194 bus
1. Take the bus from Foxley Hill Road to West Croydon Bus Station407
2. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Penge / Sainsbury's194
1h 28m

Purley to Penge by train

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Distance: 6.2 mi
Duration: 18 min

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

Southern operates a train from Purley to Penge West 5 times a week. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Green Lane / Raleigh Road via St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre and Fairfield Halls in around 45 min.

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