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

The cheapest way to get from Tooting to Purley is to line 264 bus which costs £2 - £3 and takes 30 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Tooting to Purley is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £19 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Tooting and Purley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tooting / The Mitre and arriving at Reeves Corner. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between Tooting and Purley?

No, there is no direct train from Tooting station to Purley. However, there are services departing from Tooting Broadway station and arriving at Purley via Balham and Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Tooting to Purley?

The distance between Tooting and Purley is 5 miles. The road distance is 7.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tooting to Purley without a car is to line 264 bus which takes 30 min and costs £2 - £3.

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

The line 264 bus from Tooting / The Mitre to Reeves Corner takes 30 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Tooting to Purley bus from?

Tooting to Purley bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Tooting / The Mitre station.

Where do I catch the Tooting to Purley train from?

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

Train or bus from Tooting to Purley?

The best way to get from Tooting to Purley is to line 264 bus which takes 30 min and costs £2 - £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £8 - £13 and takes 47 min.

Where does the Tooting to Purley bus arrive?

Tooting to Purley bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Reeves Corner station.

Where does the Tooting to Purley train arrive?

Tooting to Purley train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Tooting to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Tooting to Purley is 8 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Tooting to Purley.

Where can I stay near Purley?

There are 17574+ hotels available in Purley.

Tooting to Purley - 4 ways to travel via train, line 264 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Tooting to Purley by bus, train, 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.

Line 264 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tooting / The Mitre to Reeves Cornerbus 264
30 min
£2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Balham to Clapham Junctiontrain London Bridge - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Purleytrain London Victoria - Reigate / ...
47 min
£8–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tooting to Purleytaxi 7.8 mi
17 min
£19–23
Drive 7.8 mi
1. Drive from Tooting to Purleycar 7.8 mi
17 min
£2–3

Tooting to Purley by bus

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Distance: 5.1 mi
Duration: 30 min

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

Metrobus operates a bus from Tooting / The Mitre to Reeves Corner every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Tooting Broadway station to Purley via Balham station, Balham, and Clapham Junction in around 47 min.

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