There are 6 ways to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Purley by train, bus, rideshare, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from London Charing Cross to London Bridgetrain London Charing Cross - Hayes / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
38 min£7–16Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aldwych / Drury Lane to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus N68
1h 17m£2Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from London to Croydon11.2 mi
43 min£3Train, line 289 bus
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Elmers Endtrain London Charing Cross - Hayes
- Take the bus from Elmers End Interchange to Purley Stationbus 289
1h 48m£7–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Charing Cross (Station) to Purleytaxi 13.4 mi
35 min£100–130Drive 13.4 mi
- Drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Purleycar 13.4 mi
35 min£4–5
Charing Cross (Station) to Purley by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Purley is to bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Purley is to taxi which takes 35 min and costs £100 - £130.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aldwych / Drury Lane and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross (Station) to Purley. However, there are services departing from London Charing Cross and arriving at Purley via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
The distance between Charing Cross (Station) and Purley is 15 miles. The road distance is 13.5 miles.
The best way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Purley without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs £6 - £16.
It takes approximately 38 min to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Purley, including transfers.
Charing Cross (Station) to Purley bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Aldwych / Drury Lane station.
Charing Cross (Station) to Purley train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Charing Cross station.
The best way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Purley is to train which takes 38 min and costs £6 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 1h 17m.
What companies run services between Charing Cross (Station), Greater London, England and Purley, England?
You can take a train from London Charing Cross to Purley via London Bridge in around 38 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Aldwych / Drury Lane to Purley / Downlands Precinct hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 9m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Charing Cross to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Charing Cross to Elmers End
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–12
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to Purley
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to Purley
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Aldwych / Drury Lane to Purley / Downlands Precinct
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Elmers End Interchange to Purley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from London to Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- £100–130
Cabs London
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- cabslondon.com
Call London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- calllondontaxi.co.uk
ComCab London
- Phone
- +44 20 7908 0271
- Website
- comcab.com
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3633 1777
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
London Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- londontaxiscabs.com
One-Number Taxi
- Phone
- +44 871 871 8710
- Website
- the-london-taxi.com
Palmers Green Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- palmersgreentaxiscabs.co.uk
Sydenham Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- sydenhamcars.co.uk
YDriv Limited
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- ydriv.com
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More Questions & Answers
Charing Cross (Station) to Purley bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Purley / Downlands Precinct station.
Charing Cross (Station) to Purley train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross (Station) to Purley is 14 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Purley.
Book your Charing Cross (Station) to Purley train tickets online with Omio.
There are 18443+ hotels available in Purley.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Charing Cross (Station) and Purley. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.