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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Theale is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Theale is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Theale?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Theale. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Theale via Redhill and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Purley to Theale?

The distance between Purley and Theale is 59 miles. The road distance is 49.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Theale without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £27 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Purley to Theale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Theale train from?

Purley to Theale train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Redhill station.

Train or bus from Purley to Theale?

The best way to get from Purley to Theale is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £27 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Purley to Theale train arrive?

Purley to Theale train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Purley to Theale?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Theale is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Purley to Theale.

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

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Where can I stay near Theale?

There are 1029+ hotels available in Theale.

Purley to Theale - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and line 26 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Purley to Theale by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Redhill to ReadingGatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2h 13m
£27–35
Drive 49.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Purley to Theale49.6 mi
1h 11m
£13–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationSl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
3h 52m
£35–48
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Theale49.6 mi
1h 11m
£140–170
Train via London Paddington
1. Take the train from Purley to FarringdonThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to ThealeLondon Paddington - Westbury / ...
2h 16m
£37–65
Train, line 26 bus
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to ReadingLondon Waterloo - Reading / ...
2. Take the bus from Blagrave Street to Ikea26
2h 39m
£21–33

Purley to Theale by train

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2h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 58.7 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Purley, England and Theale, West Berkshire, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Redhill to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £20–23 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley Hospital to Theale via West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Reading RailAir, and Reading in around 3h 52m.

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