There are 4 ways to get from Purley to Southend-on-Sea by train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via West Ham station
best- Take the train from Purley to London BridgeThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
- Take the train from West Ham to Southend CentralLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
1h 30m£22–45Drive 48.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purley to Southend-on-Sea48.3 mi
1h 11m£13–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Purley to Southend-on-Sea48.3 mi
1h 11m£110–140Train
- Take the train from Purley to London BlackfriarsThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Southend VictoriaLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
1h 58m£21–63
Purley to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purley to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Purley to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £12 - £18.
No, there is no direct train from Purley to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Southend Central via London Bridge station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Purley and Southend-on-Sea is 52 miles. The road distance is 48.6 miles.
The best way to get from Purley to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train via West Ham station which takes 1h 30m and costs £22 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Purley to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.
Purley to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Southend-on-Sea is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Purley to Southend-on-Sea.
Book your Purley to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Purley, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?
You can take a train from Purley to Southend Central via London Bridge, London Bridge station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 1h 30m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Purley to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Purley to London Blackfriars
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Purley to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 744 4422
- contact@c2crail.co.uk
- Website
- c2c-online.co.uk
Train from West Ham to Southend Central
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.c2c-online.co.uk/
Train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–40
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- £110–140
Rosehill Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8641 3535
- Website
- rosehillcars.co.uk
Croydon Local Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 8681 3333
Croydon Cars MiniCab Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4000
- Website
- croydoncar.co.uk
Croydon Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 6094
- Website
- croydonairporttransfer.co.uk
Cabhoo Minicabs Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4545
Sutton Mini Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3642 3276
- Website
- stationcars247.co.uk
Clocktower Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8643 2255
- Website
- clocktowercarsuk.com
Cheam Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3642 6174
- Website
- cheamairporttransfer.co.uk
Redhill Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 8770 0700
Cheam Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8642 6400
- Website
- cheam-cars.co.uk
Mitcham Town Minin Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3745 6201
Mitcham Morden Minicabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3918 5147
- Website
- mordenminicabscars.co.uk
Galaxy Cars Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8687 7000
Anerley Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0222
- Website
- anerleyminicab.co.uk
Station Cars London
- Phone
- +44 20 8778 7878
- Website
- stationcarslondon.com
Epsom Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 2036 426 052
- Website
- epsomairporttransfer.co.uk
Stoneleigh Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3198 8496
- Website
- stoneleighcars.co.uk
Beckenham Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0223
- Website
- beckenhamcar.co.uk
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 857+ hotels available in Southend-on-Sea.