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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
    £3–7

  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
    33 min
    £3–20

  4. Taxi

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

  5. 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 / ...
    58 min
    £10–20

  6. Bus, line 197 bus

    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centrebus bus 466 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Park Lane / Fairfield Halls to Cricketers Walkbus bus 197
    59 min
    £3–38

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Purley High Street / Purley Station to West Croydon Bus Stationbus bus 407
    2. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Newlands Parkbus bus 75
    1h 10m
    £3–6

  8. Line 289 bus, line 450 bus

    1. Take the bus from Russell Hill Road to Poplar Walkbus bus 289
    2. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Sydenham Station/Westwood Hillbus bus 450
    1h 35m
    £4–6

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 £3–7 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Cricketers Walk via St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre and Park Lane / Fairfield Halls in around 59 min.

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