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How to get fromSydenham to Purleyby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydenham to Purley by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sydenham to Purleytrain train London Bridge - Caterham
    21 min
    £3–8

  2. Drive 7.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sydenham to Purleycar car 7.8 mi
    18 min
    £2–3

  3. Line 197 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydenham Station / Kirkdale to Fairfield Hallsbus bus 197
    2. Take the bus from Park Street to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus bus 466 / ...
    51 min
    £3–33

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sydenham to Purleytaxi taxi 7.8 mi
    18 min
    £19–23

  5. Train via London Bridge

    1. Take the train from Sydenham to London Bridgetrain train London Victoria - London Bridge / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Purleytrain train Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
    51 min
    £10–21

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newlands Park to Fairfield Hallsbus bus 75
    2. Take the bus from Park Street to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus bus 466 / ...
    52 min
    £3–6

  7. Line 450 bus, line 407 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sydenham Station/Westwood Hill to West Croydon Bus Stationbus bus 450
    2. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Foxley Hill Roadbus bus 407
    1h 14m

Sydenham to Purley by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration21 minAverage Duration
Ticket£3Cheapest Price
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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 £3–8 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sydenham Station / Kirkdale to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Fairfield Halls and Park Street in around 51 min.

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