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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Poplar is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 38 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Poplar is to train and subway which takes 30 min and costs £7 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Poplar?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Poplar. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Chrisp Street Market via Fairfield Halls and Lewisham Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Poplar?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Poplar station. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Canary Wharf station via London Bridge station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Purley to Poplar?

The distance between Purley and Poplar is 17 miles. The road distance is 15.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Poplar without a car is to train and subway which takes 30 min and costs £7 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 30 min to get from Purley to Poplar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Poplar bus from?

Purley to Poplar bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Fairfield Halls station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Poplar train from?

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

Train or bus from Purley to Poplar?

The best way to get from Purley to Poplar is to line 75 bus and line 108 bus which takes 2h 17m and costs £7 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £17 - £26 and takes 49 min.

Where does the Purley to Poplar bus arrive?

Purley to Poplar bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Lewisham Centre station.

Where does the Purley to Poplar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Purley to Poplar?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Poplar is 16 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Purley to Poplar.

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

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Purley to Poplar - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 75 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Purley to Poplar by train, subway, 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, subway
best
1. Take the train from Purley to London BridgeThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the subway from London Bridge station to Canary Wharf stationJubilee
30 min
£7–24
Drive 15.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Purley to Poplar15.7 mi
38 min
£4–6
Line 75 bus, line 108 bus
1. Take the bus from Fairfield Halls to Lewisham Centre75
2. Take the bus from Lewisham Centre to Chrisp Street Market108
2h 17m
£7–51
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Poplar15.7 mi
38 min
£40–50
Train
1. Take the train from Purley to FarringdonThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Canary WharfElizabeth
49 min
£17–25

Purley to Poplar by train and subway

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Distance: 16.8 mi
Duration: 30 min

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

You can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Chrisp Street Market via St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre, Fairfield Halls, and Lewisham Centre in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Purley to Canary Wharf via Farringdon and Farringdon Without in around 49 min.

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