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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Purley is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Purley is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Purley. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct via Heathrow Central Bus Station and East Croydon Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Purley?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Purley. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Purley via Redhill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Reading to Purley?

The distance between Reading and Purley is 54 miles. The road distance is 45.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Purley without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £17 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Reading to Purley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Purley bus from?

Reading to Purley bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Purley train from?

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

Train or bus from Reading to Purley?

The best way to get from Reading to Purley is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs £17 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £40 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Reading to Purley bus arrive?

Reading to Purley bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Purley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Reading to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Purley is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Reading to Purley.

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

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Where can I stay near Purley?

There are 17449+ hotels available in Purley.

Reading to Purley - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to RedhillReading - Gatwick Airport / ...
1h 37m
£17–30
Drive 44.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Purley44.9 mi
1h 8m
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail StationSl7
3h 21m
£33–40
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Purley44.9 mi
1h 8m
£130–160
Train via London Paddington
1. Take the train from Reading to London PaddingtonDidcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to PurleyBedford - Three Bridges / ...
1h 41m
£28–66
Train via Clapham Junction
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham JunctionReading - London Waterloo / ...
1h 48m
£16–44

Reading to Purley by train

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Distance: 53.3 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Redhill hourly. Tickets cost £13–23 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and East Croydon Rail Station in around 3h 21m.

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