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

The cheapest way to get from Welling to Purley is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 33 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Welling to Purley is to taxi which takes 33 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Welling and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from Welling to Purley. However, there are services departing from Bellegrove Rd / Churchfield Rd and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct via Elephant & Castle / London Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Welling and Purley?

No, there is no direct train from Welling to Purley. However, there are services departing from Welling and arriving at Purley via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Welling to Purley?

The distance between Welling and Purley is 31 miles. The road distance is 15.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Welling to Purley without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £13 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Welling to Purley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Welling to Purley bus from?

Welling to Purley bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Bellegrove Rd / Churchfield Rd station.

Where do I catch the Welling to Purley train from?

Welling to Purley train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Welling station.

Train or bus from Welling to Purley?

The best way to get from Welling to Purley is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £13 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 21m.

Where does the Welling to Purley bus arrive?

Welling to Purley bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Elephant & Castle / London Road station.

Where does the Welling to Purley train arrive?

Welling to Purley train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Welling to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Welling to Purley is 16 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Welling to Purley.

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

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Where can I stay near Purley?

There are 17372+ hotels available in Purley.

Welling to Purley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and line 54 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Welling to Purley by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Welling to London Bridgetrain Barnehurst - London Cannon Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
1h 21m
£13–24
Drive 15.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Welling to Purleycar 15.5 mi
33 min
£4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellegrove Rd / Churchfield Rd to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus N89
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus N68
2h 21m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Welling to Purleytaxi 15.5 mi
33 min
£35–45
Line 54 bus, line 289 bus
1. Take the bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Elmers End Interchangebus 54
2. Take the bus from Elmers End Interchange to Purley Stationbus 289
2h 48m
£9

Welling to Purley by train

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Distance: 30.7 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

You can take a train from Welling to Purley via London Bridge in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bellegrove Rd / Churchfield Rd to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Elephant & Castle / London Road in around 2h 21m.

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