There are 5 ways to get from Woolwich to Purley by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to London Bridgetrain London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
52 min£14–33Drive 14.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Woolwich to Purleycar 14.9 mi
36 min£4–6Line 54 bus, line 289 bus
- Take the bus from Artillery Place /J ohn Wilson St to Elmers End Interchangebus 54
- Take the bus from Elmers End Interchange to Purley Stationbus 289
2h 19m£6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Woolwich to Purleytaxi 14.9 mi
36 min£35–50Line 53 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Artillery Place /J ohn Wilson St to London College of Commbus 53 / ...
- Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Rd to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus N68
2h 29m
Woolwich to Purley by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Woolwich to Purley is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Woolwich to Purley is to taxi which takes 36 min and costs £35 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Woolwich to Purley station. However, there are services departing from Artillery Place /J ohn Wilson St and arriving at Purley Station via Elmers End Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Woolwich to Purley. However, there are services departing from Woolwich Arsenal and arriving at Purley via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Woolwich and Purley is 21 miles. The road distance is 15 miles.
The best way to get from Woolwich to Purley without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs £13 - £35.
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Woolwich to Purley, including transfers.
Woolwich to Purley bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Artillery Place /J ohn Wilson St station.
Woolwich to Purley train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Woolwich Arsenal station.
The best way to get from Woolwich to Purley is to train which takes 52 min and costs £13 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 54 bus and line 289 bus, which costs £6 and takes 2h 19m.
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 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Artillery Place /J ohn Wilson St to Purley Station via Elmers End Interchange in around 2h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Woolwich Arsenal to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–13
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Woolwich Arsenal to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–13
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Purley
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to Purley
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Bus from Artillery Place /J ohn Wilson St to Elmers End Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from Artillery Place /J ohn Wilson St to London College of Comm
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Elmers End Interchange to Purley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £3
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- customer.care@abellio.co.uk
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Elephant & Castle / London Rd to Purley / Downlands Precinct
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- £35–50
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Woolwich to Purley bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Elmers End Interchange station.
Woolwich to Purley train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Woolwich to Purley is 15 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Woolwich to Purley.
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