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How to get fromPurley to Sydenhamby train, bus, taxi or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Purley to Sydenham by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Purley to Sydenhamtrain train Purley - London Bridge
    21 min
    £3–8

  2. Drive 7.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purley to Sydenhamcar car 7.8 mi
    18 min
    £2–3

  3. Train, line 197 bus

    1. Take the train from Purley to Norwood Junctiontrain train Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the bus from Norwood Junction Station to Cricketers Walkbus bus 197
    29 min
    £3–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to Sydenhamtaxi taxi 7.8 mi
    18 min
    £19–23

  5. Bus, line 75 bus

    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centrebus bus 466 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fairfield Halls to Newlands Parkbus bus 75
    51 min
    £5–6

  6. Train via London Bridge

    1. Take the train from Purley to London Bridgetrain train Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Sydenhamtrain train London Bridge - London Victoria / ...
    56 min
    £10–21

  7. Line 407 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Foxley Hill Road to West Croydon Bus Stationbus bus 407
    2. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Newlands Parkbus bus 75
    1h 3m
    £4–5

  8. Line 289 bus, line 450 bus

    1. Take the bus from Purley Library to West Croydon Bus Stationbus bus 166 / ...
    2. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Sydenham Station/Westwood Hillbus bus 450
    1h 33m
    £5–6

Purley to Sydenham by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration21 minAverage Duration
Ticket£3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Purley, England and Sydenham, Greater London, England?

Southern operates a train from Purley to Sydenham 5 times a week. Tickets cost £3–8 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Newlands Park via St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre and Fairfield Halls in around 51 min.

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