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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Purley is to bus which costs £14 - £35 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Purley is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury station to Purley. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct via Elephant & Castle / London Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Purley?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Purley. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Purley via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Canterbury to Purley?

The distance between Canterbury and Purley is 87 miles. The road distance is 60.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Purley without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Canterbury to Purley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Purley bus from?

Canterbury to Purley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Purley train from?

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

Train or bus from Canterbury to Purley?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Purley is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Canterbury to Purley bus arrive?

Canterbury to Purley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where does the Canterbury to Purley train arrive?

Canterbury to Purley train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Purley is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Canterbury to Purley.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Canterbury to Purley?

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Where can I stay near Purley?

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Canterbury to Purley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 119 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
1h 48m
£45–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus N68
3h 48m
£14–31
Drive 60.4 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Purleycar 60.4 mi
1h 5m
£15–22
Train via London Bridge
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London Bridgetrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
2h 5m
£42–84
Train, line 119 bus
1. Take the train from Canterbury East to Bromley Southtrain Dover Priory - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from Bromley South Station to Sandilands Tram Stopbus 119
2h 19m

Canterbury to Purley by train

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Distance: 86.2 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Purley via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and Elephant & Castle / London Road in around 3h 48m.

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