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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Swanley is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 32 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Swanley is to taxi which takes 32 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Swanley?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Bartholomew Way Asda via Addington Village Interchange and Eltham Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Swanley?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Swanley via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Purley to Swanley?

The distance between Purley and Swanley is 31 miles. The road distance is 16.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Swanley without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £12 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Purley to Swanley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Swanley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Purley to Swanley train from?

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

Train or bus from Purley to Swanley?

The best way to get from Purley to Swanley is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs £12 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £9 and takes 1h 16m.

Where does the Purley to Swanley bus arrive?

Purley to Swanley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Addington Village Interchange station.

Where does the Purley to Swanley train arrive?

Purley to Swanley train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Purley to Swanley?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Swanley is 16 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Purley to Swanley.

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

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Purley to Swanley - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car

There are 6 ways to get from Purley to Swanley by train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Purley to London VictoriaReigate - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to SwanleyLondon Victoria - Ashford International / ...
1h 14m
£13–39
Drive 16.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Purley to Swanley16.1 mi
32 min
£4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre466 / ...
2. Take the bus from St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre to Bromley South StationSl5
1h 16m
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Swanley16.1 mi
32 min
£35–45
Line 466 bus, line 119 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Sandilands Tram Stop466
2. Take the bus from Sandilands Tram Stop to Bromley South Station119
1h 25m
£8–12
Bus, line 314 bus, line 233 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Addington Village Interchange466
2. Take the bus from Addington Village Interchange to Eltham Bus Station314
3. Take the bus from Eltham Bus Station to Bartholomew Way Asda233
2h 32m
£6–56

Purley to Swanley by train

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Distance: 30.7 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Purley, England and Swanley, Kent, England?

You can take a train from Purley to Swanley via London Victoria in around 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Swanley via St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre, Bromley South Station, and Bromley South in around 1h 16m.

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