What is the cheapest way to get from East Grinstead Station to Purley?

The cheapest way to get from East Grinstead Station to Purley is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from East Grinstead Station to Purley?

The fastest way to get from East Grinstead Station to Purley is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between East Grinstead Station and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from East Grinstead Station station to Purley. However, there are services departing from East Grinstead Station and arriving at Foxley Hill Road via Whyteleafe Tavern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

Is there a direct train between East Grinstead Station and Purley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from East Grinstead and arriving at Riddlesdown. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from East Grinstead Station to Purley?

The distance between East Grinstead Station and Purley is 17 miles. The road distance is 16.8 miles.

How do I travel from East Grinstead Station to Purley without a car?

The best way to get from East Grinstead Station to Purley without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs £8 - £17.

How long does it take to get from East Grinstead Station to Purley?

The train from East Grinstead to Riddlesdown takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the East Grinstead Station to Purley bus from?

East Grinstead Station to Purley bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from East Grinstead Station.

Where do I catch the East Grinstead Station to Purley train from?

East Grinstead Station to Purley train services, operated by Southern, depart from East Grinstead station.

Train or bus from East Grinstead Station to Purley?

The best way to get from East Grinstead Station to Purley is to train which takes 29 min and costs £8 - £17. Alternatively, you can line 409 bus, which costs and takes 1h 19m.

Where does the East Grinstead Station to Purley bus arrive?

East Grinstead Station to Purley bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Whyteleafe Tavern station.

Where does the East Grinstead Station to Purley train arrive?

East Grinstead Station to Purley train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Riddlesdown station.

Can I drive from East Grinstead Station to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between East Grinstead Station to Purley is 17 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from East Grinstead Station to Purley.

How do I get a train ticket from East Grinstead Station to Purley?

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Where can I stay near Purley?

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East Grinstead Station to Purley - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 409 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from East Grinstead Station to Purley by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from East Grinstead to Riddlesdowntrain East Grinstead - London Victoria / ...
29 min
£8–17
Drive 16.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Grinstead Station to Purleycar 16.7 mi
26 min
£5–6
Line 409 bus
1. Take the bus from East Grinstead Station to Whyteleafe Tavernbus 409
1h 19m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Grinstead Station to Purleytaxi 16.7 mi
26 min
£35–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Grinstead Station to Caterham stationbus 400 / ...
2h 3m

East Grinstead Station to Purley by train

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Distance: 16.6 mi
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between East Grinstead Station, England and Purley, England?

Southern operates a train from East Grinstead to Riddlesdown hourly. Tickets cost £8–17 and the journey takes 29 min. Thameslink also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Metrobus operates a bus from East Grinstead Station to Whyteleafe Tavern hourly, and the journey takes 1h 2m.

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