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

The cheapest way to get from Wapping to Purley is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Wapping to Purley is to train which takes 21 min and costs £9 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Wapping and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from Wapping to Purley. However, there are services departing from Southwark Park and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct via Elephant & Castle / London Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Wapping and Purley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Bridge and arriving at Purley. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Wapping to Purley?

The distance between Wapping and Purley is 13 miles. The road distance is 15.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wapping to Purley without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs £9 - £20.

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

The train from London Bridge to Purley takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Wapping to Purley bus from?

Wapping to Purley bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Southwark Park station.

Where do I catch the Wapping to Purley train from?

Wapping to Purley train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Bridge station.

Train or bus from Wapping to Purley?

The best way to get from Wapping to Purley is to train which takes 21 min and costs £9 - £20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Wapping to Purley bus arrive?

Wapping to Purley bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at London College of Comm station.

Where does the Wapping to Purley train arrive?

Wapping to Purley train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Purley station.

Can I drive from Wapping to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Wapping to Purley is 15 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Wapping to Purley.

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

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Where can I stay near Purley?

There are 17333+ hotels available in Purley.

Wapping to Purley - 6 ways to travel via train, line 100 bus, bus, taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Wapping to Purley by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
21 min
£9–20
Drive 15 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wapping to Purleycar 15 mi
40 min
£4–6
Line 100 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Clegg Street to King Edward Street / St Pauls Stationbus 100
2. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
1h 21m
£8–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southwark Park to London College of Commbus C10
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Rd to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus N68
1h 55m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wapping to Purleytaxi 15 mi
40 min
£65–80
Train via Clapham Junction
1. Take the train from Wapping to Clapham Junctiontrain Dalston Junction - Clapham Junction
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Purleytrain London Victoria - Reigate / ...
1h 6m
£8–17

Wapping to Purley by train

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Distance: 13.3 mi
Duration: 21 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from London Bridge to Purley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £9–20 and the journey takes 21 min. Southern also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southwark Park to Purley / Downlands Precinct via London College of Comm and Elephant & Castle / London Rd in around 1h 55m.

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