What is the cheapest way to get from Crystal Palace to Purley?

The cheapest way to get from Crystal Palace to Purley is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Crystal Palace to Purley?

The fastest way to get from Crystal Palace to Purley is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Crystal Palace and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from Crystal Palace station to Purley station. However, there are services departing from Crystal Palace Station and arriving at East Croydon Rail Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between Crystal Palace and Purley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Crystal Palace and arriving at Purley. Services depart five times a day, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Crystal Palace to Purley?

The distance between Crystal Palace and Purley is 6 miles. The road distance is 7.1 miles.

How do I travel from Crystal Palace to Purley without a car?

The best way to get from Crystal Palace to Purley without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs £2 - £5.

How long does it take to get from Crystal Palace to Purley?

The train from Crystal Palace to Purley takes 18 min including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Crystal Palace to Purley bus from?

Crystal Palace to Purley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Crystal Palace Station.

Where do I catch the Crystal Palace to Purley train from?

Crystal Palace to Purley train services, operated by Southern, depart from Crystal Palace station.

Train or bus from Crystal Palace to Purley?

The best way to get from Crystal Palace to Purley is to train which takes 18 min and costs £2 - £5. Alternatively, you can line 410 bus, which costs £2 - £6 and takes 42 min.

Where does the Crystal Palace to Purley bus arrive?

Crystal Palace to Purley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at East Croydon Rail Station.

Where does the Crystal Palace to Purley train arrive?

Crystal Palace to Purley train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Purley station.

Can I drive from Crystal Palace to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Crystal Palace to Purley is 7 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Crystal Palace to Purley.

Where can I stay near Purley?

There are 17769+ hotels available in Purley.

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There are 7 ways to get from Crystal Palace to Purley by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Crystal Palace to Purleytrain London Bridge - Caterham
18 min
£2–5
Line 410 bus
1. Take the bus from Crystal Palace Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus 410
42 min
£3–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Crystal Palace to Purleytaxi 7 mi
17 min
£35–45
Drive 7 mi
1. Drive from Crystal Palace to Purleycar 7 mi
17 min
£2–3
Train via Norwood Junction
1. Take the train from Crystal Palace to Norwood Junctiontrain London Victoria - West Croydon / ...
2. Take the train from Norwood Junction to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
23 min
£3–5
Line 410 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Crystal Palace Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus 410
2. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus 466 / ...
52 min
£2–3
Line 157 bus, line 407 bus
1. Take the bus from Crystal Palace Station to West Croydon Bus Stationbus 157
2. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Foxley Hill Roadbus 407
1h
£4–23

Crystal Palace to Purley by train

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Distance: 6.1 mi
Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Crystal Palace, England and Purley, England?

Southern operates a train from Crystal Palace to Purley 5 times a day. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Crystal Palace Station to East Croydon Rail Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 31 min.

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