There are 7 ways to get from Purley to Tate Britain by train, bus, taxi, car, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Purley to Clapham JunctionReigate - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from Clapham Junction to VauxhallHampton Court - London Waterloo / ...
33 min£7–18Drive 12.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purley to Tate Britain12.2 mi
29 min£3–5Train, line 87 bus
- Take the train from Purley to Clapham JunctionReigate - London Victoria / ...
- Take the bus from Clapham Junction Station to Tate Britain / Millbank Millennium Pier87 / ...
51 min£6–32Taxi
- Take the taxi from Purley to Tate Britain12.2 mi
29 min£50–65Bus, line 36 bus
- Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Denmark Hill /Camberwell GreenN68
- Take the bus from Camberwell Church Street / Camberwell Green to Vauxhall Bridge / MillbankN136 / ...
1h 15mLine 312 bus, line 196 bus
- Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Norwood Junction Station312
- Take the bus from Norwood Junction Station to Vauxhall Bus Station196
1h 54m£3Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Croydon to London11.2 mi
1h 4m£3
Purley to Tate Britain by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purley to Tate Britain is to line 312 bus and line 196 bus which costs £3 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Purley to Tate Britain is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs £50 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Tate Britain. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Vauxhall Bridge / Millbank via Camberwell Church Street / Camberwell Green. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Purley to Tate Britain. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Vauxhall via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.
The distance between Purley and Tate Britain is 14 miles. The road distance is 12.3 miles.
The best way to get from Purley to Tate Britain without a car is to train which takes 33 min and costs £6 - £19.
It takes approximately 33 min to get from Purley to Tate Britain, including transfers.
Purley to Tate Britain bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.
Purley to Tate Britain train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.
The best way to get from Purley to Tate Britain is to train which takes 33 min and costs £6 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus and line 36 bus, which costs and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Purley, England and Tate Britain, England?
You can take a train from Purley to Tate Britain via Clapham Junction and Vauxhall in around 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Tate Britain via Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green, Camberwell Church Street / Camberwell Green, and Vauxhall Bridge / Millbank in around 1h 15m.
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- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Purley to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–14
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Clapham Junction to Vauxhall
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Clapham Junction Station to Tate Britain / Millbank Millennium Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–19
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–19
Bus from Camberwell Church Street / Camberwell Green to Vauxhall Bridge / Millbank
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–12
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–12
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Norwood Junction Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
Bus from Norwood Junction Station to Vauxhall Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Croydon to London
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- £50–65
Rosehill Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8641 3535
- Website
- rosehillcars.co.uk
Croydon Local Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 8681 3333
Croydon Cars MiniCab Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4000
- Website
- croydoncar.co.uk
Croydon Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 6094
- Website
- croydonairporttransfer.co.uk
Cabhoo Minicabs Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4545
Sutton Mini Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3642 3276
- Website
- stationcars247.co.uk
Clocktower Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8643 2255
- Website
- clocktowercarsuk.com
Cheam Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3642 6174
- Website
- cheamairporttransfer.co.uk
Redhill Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 8770 0700
Cheam Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8642 6400
- Website
- cheam-cars.co.uk
Mitcham Town Minin Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3745 6201
Mitcham Morden Minicabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3918 5147
- Website
- mordenminicabscars.co.uk
Galaxy Cars Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8687 7000
Anerley Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0222
- Website
- anerleyminicab.co.uk
Station Cars London
- Phone
- +44 20 8778 7878
- Website
- stationcarslondon.com
Epsom Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 2036 426 052
- Website
- epsomairporttransfer.co.uk
Stoneleigh Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3198 8496
- Website
- stoneleighcars.co.uk
Beckenham Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0223
- Website
- beckenhamcar.co.uk
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Purley to Tate Britain bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green station.
Purley to Tate Britain train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Tate Britain is 12 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Purley to Tate Britain.
Book your Purley to Tate Britain train tickets online with Omio.
There are 20244+ hotels available in Tate Britain.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Purley and Tate Britain. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.