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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 SydenhamtrainPurley - London Bridge
    22 min
    £4–7

  2. Drive 7.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purley to Sydenhamcar7.8 mi
    18 min
    £2–3

  3. Train, line 197 bus

    1. Take the train from Purley to Norwood JunctiontrainThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the bus from Norwood Junction Station to Cricketers Walkbus197
    29 min
    £3–21

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to Sydenhamtaxi7.8 mi
    18 min
    £19–23

  5. Train via London Bridge

    1. Take the train from Purley to London BridgetrainThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to SydenhamtrainLondon Bridge - London Victoria / ...
    56 min
    £13–27

  6. Bus, line 75 bus

    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centrebus466 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fairfield Halls to Newlands Parkbus75
    56 min
    £6

  7. Line 407 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Foxley Hill Road to West Croydon Bus Stationbus407
    2. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Newlands Parkbus75
    59 min

  8. Bus, line 194 bus

    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to East Croydon Rail Stationbus466
    2. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Newlands Parkbus194
    1h 23m
    £3

Purley to Sydenham by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration22 minAverage Duration
Ticket£4Cheapest 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 £4–7 and the journey takes 22 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 56 min.

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