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

The cheapest way to get from Sydenham to Purley is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydenham to Purley is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Sydenham and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydenham to Purley station. However, there are services departing from Cricketers Walk and arriving at East Croydon Rail Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between Sydenham and Purley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sydenham and arriving at Purley. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Sydenham to Purley?

The distance between Sydenham and Purley is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sydenham to Purley without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs £3 - £7.

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

The train from Sydenham to Purley takes 21 min including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Sydenham to Purley bus from?

Sydenham to Purley bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Cricketers Walk station.

Where do I catch the Sydenham to Purley train from?

Sydenham to Purley train services, operated by Southern, depart from Sydenham station.

Train or bus from Sydenham to Purley?

The best way to get from Sydenham to Purley is to train which takes 21 min and costs £3 - £7. Alternatively, you can line 197 bus, which costs £2 - £35 and takes 42 min.

Where does the Sydenham to Purley bus arrive?

Sydenham to Purley bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at East Croydon Rail Station.

Where does the Sydenham to Purley train arrive?

Sydenham to Purley train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Purley station.

Can I drive from Sydenham to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydenham to Purley is 8 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Sydenham to Purley.

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

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Sydenham to Purley - 8 ways to travel via train, line 197 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydenham to Purley by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sydenham to Purleytrain London Bridge - Caterham
21 min
£3–7
Drive 7.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sydenham to Purleycar 7.8 mi
18 min
£2–3
Line 197 bus
1. Take the bus from Cricketers Walk to East Croydon Rail Stationbus 197
42 min
£3–31
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sydenham to Purleytaxi 7.8 mi
18 min
£35–50
Line 197 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Sydenham Station / Kirkdale to Fairfield Hallsbus 197
2. Take the bus from Park Street to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus 466 / ...
51 min
£3–33
Train via London Bridge
1. Take the train from Sydenham to London Bridgetrain London Victoria - London Bridge / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
51 min
£9–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newlands Park to Fairfield Hallsbus 75
2. Take the bus from Park Street to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus 466 / ...
53 min
£3–6
Line 450 bus, line 407 bus
1. Take the bus from Sydenham Station/Westwood Hill to West Croydon Bus Stationbus 450
2. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Foxley Hill Roadbus 407
1h 15m

Sydenham to Purley by train

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Distance: 6.9 mi
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Sydenham, Greater London, England and Purley, England?

Southern operates a train from Sydenham to Purley 5 times a week. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Go Ahead London operates a bus from Cricketers Walk to East Croydon Rail Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–28 and the journey takes 31 min.

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