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How to get fromPurley to Shortlandsby tram, bus, taxi or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Purley to Shortlands by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from East Croydon Tram Stop to Beckenham Junction Tram StoptramTram
    48 min
    £6–16

  2. Drive 8.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purley to Shortlandscar8.2 mi
    19 min
    £2–3

  3. Line 367 bus

    1. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Shortlands Stationbus367
    1h 18m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to Shortlandstaxi8.2 mi
    19 min
    £22–27

  5. Bus, line 367 bus

    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to East Croydon Rail Stationbus466
    2. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Shortlands Stationbus367
    1h 34m

  6. Line 60 bus, line 367 bus

    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to West Croydon Stationbus60
    2. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Shortlands Stationbus367
    1h 41m

Purley to Shortlands by train and tram

Calendar479Weekly Services
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket£6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

London Tramlink operates a vehicle from East Croydon Tram Stop to Beckenham Junction Tram Stop every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Shortlands Station hourly, and the journey takes 51 min.

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