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

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There are 6 ways to get from Woolwich to Purley by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to London Bridgetrain train London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Purleytrain train Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
    54 min
    £10–24

  2. Drive 14.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Woolwich to Purleycar car 14.9 mi
    36 min
    £4–6

  3. Line 122 bus, line 75 bus

    1. Take the bus from Nightingale Place to Lewisham Centrebus bus 122
    2. Take the bus from Lewisham Centre to Fairfield Hallsbus bus 75
    1h 53m
    £9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Woolwich to Purleytaxi taxi 14.9 mi
    36 min
    £35–50

  5. Train via Farringdon

    1. Take the train from Woolwich Dockyard to Farringdon Withouttrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Purleytrain train Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
    1h 6m
    £10–22

  6. Line 54 bus, line 289 bus

    1. Take the bus from Artillery Place /J ohn Wilson St to Elmers End Interchangebus bus 54
    2. Take the bus from Elmers End Interchange to Purley Stationbus bus 289
    2h 23m
    £6

Woolwich to Purley by train

Calendar535Weekly Trains
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Woolwich, England and Purley, England?

You can take a train from Woolwich Arsenal to Purley via London Bridge in around 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nightingale Place to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Lewisham Centre, Fairfield Halls, and Park Street in around 1h 53m.

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