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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Upminster is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Upminster is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Upminster?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Upminster. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Upminster via London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Purley to Upminster?

The distance between Purley and Upminster is 29 miles. The road distance is 31.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Upminster without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £13 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Purley to Upminster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Upminster train from?

Purley to Upminster train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.

Train or bus from Purley to Upminster?

The best way to get from Purley to Upminster is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs £13 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Purley to Upminster train arrive?

Purley to Upminster train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Purley to Upminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Upminster is 32 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Purley to Upminster.

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

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Where can I stay near Upminster?

There are 2213+ hotels available in Upminster.

Purley to Upminster - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Purley to Upminster by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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 Purley to London Bridgetrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Upminstertrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
1h 7m
£13–25
Drive 31.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Purley to Upminstercar 31.4 mi
50 min
£8–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Aldwych / Kingswaybus N68
2. Take the bus from Aldwych to Barking Stationbus N15
2h 25m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Upminstertaxi 31.4 mi
50 min
£65–80
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Purley to London Blackfriarstrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the subway from Blackfriars station to Upminster stationsubway District
1h 16m
£9–22

Purley to Upminster by train and foot

496Weekly Services

1h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 29.2 mi
Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Purley, England and Upminster, England?

You can take a train from Purley to Upminster via London Bridge and London Fenchurch Street in around 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Upminster via Aldwych / Kingsway, Aldwych, Barking Station, and Barking in around 2h 25m.

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