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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Sydenham is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Sydenham is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £19 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Sydenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Sydenham. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Cricketers Walk via Norwood Junction Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Sydenham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Purley and arriving at Sydenham. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Purley to Sydenham?

The distance between Purley and Sydenham is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Sydenham without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs £3 - £7.

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

The train from Purley to Sydenham takes 21 min including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Purley to Sydenham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Purley to Sydenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Purley to Sydenham?

The best way to get from Purley to Sydenham is to train which takes 21 min and costs £3 - £7. Alternatively, you can line 312 bus and line 197 bus, which costs £2 - £18 and takes 57 min.

Where does the Purley to Sydenham bus arrive?

Purley to Sydenham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Norwood Junction Station.

Where does the Purley to Sydenham train arrive?

Purley to Sydenham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Sydenham station.

Can I drive from Purley to Sydenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Sydenham is 8 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Purley to Sydenham.

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

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Where can I stay near Sydenham?

There are 20842+ hotels available in Sydenham.

Purley to Sydenham - 8 ways to travel via train, line 197 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to Sydenhamtrain Purley - London Bridge
21 min
£3–7
Drive 7.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Purley to Sydenhamcar 7.8 mi
18 min
£2–3
Train, line 197 bus
1. Take the train from Purley to Norwood Junctiontrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the bus from Norwood Junction Station to Cricketers Walkbus 197
29 min
£3–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Sydenhamtaxi 7.8 mi
18 min
£19–23
Train via London Bridge
1. Take the train from Purley to London Bridgetrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Sydenhamtrain London Bridge - London Victoria / ...
56 min
£10–20
Line 312 bus, line 197 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Norwood Junction Stationbus 312
2. Take the bus from Norwood Junction Station to Cricketers Walkbus 197
57 min
£3–18
Line 407 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Foxley Hill Road to West Croydon Bus Stationbus 407
2. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Newlands Parkbus 75
1h 9m
£3–5
Line 289 bus, line 450 bus
1. Take the bus from Russell Hill Road to Poplar Walkbus 289
2. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Sydenham Station/Westwood Hillbus 450
1h 33m
£4–6

Purley to Sydenham by train

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Distance: 6.9 mi
Duration: 21 min

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 Norwood Junction Station in around 57 min.

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