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How to get fromCoulsdon to Purleyby train, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Coulsdon to Purley by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Coulsdon South to Purleytrain train Brighton - London Victoria / ...
    3 min
    £1–2

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coulsdon Library to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus bus 60
    9 min
    £1–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Coulsdon to Purleytaxi taxi 2.1 mi
    4 min
    £7–9

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Coulsdon to Purleywalk walk 2.1 mi
    41 min

Coulsdon to Purley by train

Calendar282Weekly Trains
Duration3 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.8 mi
  • Duration: 3 min

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

Southern operates a train from Coulsdon South to Purley hourly. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 3 min. Thameslink also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Coulsdon Library to Purley / Downlands Precinct every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 9 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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