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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Sheffield is to bus which costs £14 - £35 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Sheffield is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £30 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Sheffield?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Sheffield Interchange/E2 via Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Sheffield?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Sheffield via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Purley to Sheffield?

The distance between Purley and Sheffield is 181 miles. The road distance is 174.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Sheffield without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Purley to Sheffield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Sheffield bus from?

Purley to Sheffield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Sheffield train from?

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

Train or bus from Purley to Sheffield?

The best way to get from Purley to Sheffield is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Purley to Sheffield bus arrive?

Purley to Sheffield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where does the Purley to Sheffield train arrive?

Purley to Sheffield train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Purley to Sheffield?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Sheffield is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Purley to Sheffield.

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

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Where can I stay near Sheffield?

There are 1601+ hotels available in Sheffield.

Purley to Sheffield - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Purley to Sheffield by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to London St Pancras Intltrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
3h 13m
£35–150
Bus via Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 560 / ...
6h 31m
£11–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)bus Uk003 / ...
5h 36m
£15–32
Drive 173.1 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Sheffieldcar 173.1 mi
3h 24m
£42–60
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Purley to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4h 56m
£80–256
Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
5h 55m
£56–223
Fly from London City Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
6h 28m
£184–563

Purley to Sheffield by train

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Distance: 180.2 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a train from Purley to Sheffield via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) 3 times a day. Tickets cost £5–14 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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