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

The cheapest way to get from Chatham to Purley is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Chatham to Purley is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct train between Chatham and Purley?

No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Purley. However, there are services departing from Chatham and arriving at Purley via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Chatham to Purley?

The distance between Chatham and Purley is 33 miles. The road distance is 35.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chatham to Purley without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 32m and costs £13 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Chatham to Purley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chatham to Purley train from?

Chatham to Purley train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Chatham station.

Where does the Chatham to Purley train arrive?

Chatham to Purley train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Chatham to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Chatham to Purley is 35 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Chatham to Purley.

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

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Where can I stay near Purley?

There are 18006+ hotels available in Purley.

Chatham to Purley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Chatham to Bromley Southtrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Bromley South Station to Park Streetbus Sl5
1h 32m
£13–26
Drive 35 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chatham to Purleycar 35 mi
50 min
£9–13
Train
1. Take the train from Chatham to London Bridgetrain Rainham / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
1h 46m
£22–44
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chatham to Purleytaxi 35 mi
50 min
£150–190
Train via London Victoria
1. Take the train from Chatham to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Purleytrain London Victoria - Reigate / ...
1h 52m
£24–48

Chatham to Purley by train and bus

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1h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 33.1 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

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

You can take a train from Chatham to Purley via London Bridge in around 1h 46m.

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