What is the cheapest way to get from Purley to Upper Clapton?

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Upper Clapton is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Purley to Upper Clapton?

The fastest way to get from Purley to Upper Clapton is to taxi which takes 50 min and costs £230 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Upper Clapton?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Upper Clapton. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Lea Bridge Road / Upper Clapton Road via Streatham Station and Bloomsbury Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Upper Clapton?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Upper Clapton. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Clapton via London Bridge station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.

How far is it from Purley to Upper Clapton?

The distance between Purley and Upper Clapton is 18 miles. The road distance is 18.2 miles.

How do I travel from Purley to Upper Clapton without a car?

The best way to get from Purley to Upper Clapton without a car is to train which takes 53 min and costs £11 - £28.

How long does it take to get from Purley to Upper Clapton?

It takes approximately 53 min to get from Purley to Upper Clapton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Upper Clapton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Purley to Upper Clapton train from?

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

Train or bus from Purley to Upper Clapton?

The best way to get from Purley to Upper Clapton is to train which takes 53 min and costs £11 - £28. Alternatively, you can line 60 bus and line 133 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Purley to Upper Clapton bus arrive?

Purley to Upper Clapton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Streatham Station.

Where does the Purley to Upper Clapton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Purley to Upper Clapton?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Upper Clapton is 18 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Purley to Upper Clapton.

How do I get a train ticket from Purley to Upper Clapton?

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Where can I stay near Upper Clapton?

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Purley to Upper Clapton - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 149 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to London BridgeThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ClaptonLondon Liverpool Street - Chingford
53 min
£11–28
Drive 18.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Purley to Upper Clapton18.1 mi
50 min
£5–7
Train, line 149 bus
1. Take the train from Purley to London BridgeThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the bus from London Bridge Bus Station to Stoke Newington Station149
1h 5m
£8–23
Train, line 253 bus
1. Take the train from Purley to London St Pancras IntlThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the bus from Euston Bus Station to Rossington StreetN253 / ...
1h 42m
£13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Upper Clapton18.1 mi
50 min
£230–280
Line 60 bus, line 133 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Streatham Station60
2. Take the bus from Streatham Station to Drake Street133
3. Take the bus from Bloomsbury Square to Lea Bridge Road / Upper Clapton Road55 / ...
3h 29m

Purley to Upper Clapton by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 18.4 mi
Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and Upper Clapton, England?

You can take a train from Purley to Clapton via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Lea Bridge Road / Upper Clapton Road via Streatham Station, Drake Street, and Bloomsbury Square in around 3h 29m.

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