There are 7 ways to get from Russell Square to Purley Way by train, bus, rideshare, subway, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 119 bus
best- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to East Croydontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Coldharbour Roadbus 119
48 min£8–14Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Museum Street to Aberdeen Road South Croydonbus N68
1h 4m£2Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from London to Croydon11.2 mi
40 min£3Subway, train
- Take the subway from Goodge Street Station to Balham Stationsubway Northern
- Take the train from Balham to Waddontrain London Victoria - Epsom Downs / ...
58 min£9–26Subway, line 154 bus
- Take the subway from Goodge Street Station to Morden stationsubway Northern
- Take the bus from London Road / Morden Station to Waddon Leisure Centre / Fivewaysbus 154
1h 29m£10–78Taxi
- Take the taxi from Russell Square to Purley Waytaxi 12.1 mi
33 min£90–110Drive 12.1 mi
- Drive from Russell Square to Purley Waycar 12.1 mi
33 min£3–5
Russell Square to Purley Way by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Russell Square to Purley Way is to bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Russell Square to Purley Way is to taxi which takes 33 min and costs £90 - £110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Museum Street and arriving at Aberdeen Road South Croydon. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Russell Square station to Purley Way. However, there are services departing from Goodge Street Station and arriving at Waddon via Balham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
The distance between Russell Square and Purley Way is 15 miles. The road distance is 12.2 miles.
The best way to get from Russell Square to Purley Way without a car is to train and line 119 bus which takes 48 min and costs £7 - £15.
It takes approximately 48 min to get from Russell Square to Purley Way, including transfers.
Russell Square to Purley Way bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Museum Street station.
Russell Square to Purley Way train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Goodge Street Station.
Russell Square to Purley Way bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Aberdeen Road South Croydon station.
What companies run services between Russell Square, England and Purley Way, England?
Abellio London operates a bus from Museum Street to Aberdeen Road South Croydon every 3 hours. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 4m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Goodge Street Station to Balham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–18
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Subway from Goodge Street Station to Morden station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–29
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Balham to Waddon
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–8
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Coldharbour Road
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Museum Street to Aberdeen Road South Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from London Road / Morden Station to Waddon Leisure Centre / Fiveways
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from London to Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- £90–110
YDriv Limited
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- ydriv.com
Sydenham Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- sydenhamcars.co.uk
Palmers Green Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- palmersgreentaxiscabs.co.uk
One-Number Taxi
- Phone
- +44 871 871 8710
- Website
- the-london-taxi.com
London Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- londontaxiscabs.com
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3633 1777
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
ComCab London
- Phone
- +44 20 7908 0271
- Website
- comcab.com
Call London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- calllondontaxi.co.uk
Cabs London
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- cabslondon.com
Lambeth Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3051 8618
- Website
- lambethcabs.co.uk
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Russell Square to Purley Way train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Balham Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Russell Square to Purley Way is 12 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Russell Square to Purley Way.
There are 13323+ hotels available in Purley Way.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Russell Square and Purley Way. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















