There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to Purley by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Farringdon to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
2h 55m£62–105Drive 104.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cheltenham to Purleycar 104.6 mi
2h 25m£27–38Bus
- Take the bus from Royal Well to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 444 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Croydon Bus Stationbus Sl7
4h 50m
Cheltenham to Purley by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Purley is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Purley is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Purley. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Foxley Hill Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and West Croydon Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Purley. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Purley via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Purley is 139 miles. The road distance is 105.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Purley without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Cheltenham to Purley, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Purley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.
Cheltenham to Purley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Purley is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Purley, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Purley via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Foxley Hill Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and West Croydon Bus Station in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Farringdon to Purley
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Royal Well to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Croydon Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Metrobus
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Purley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Cheltenham to Purley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Purley is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Cheltenham to Purley.
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