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

The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Purley is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Purley is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Eastbourne and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from Eastbourne to Purley. However, there are services departing from Gildredge Road and arriving at Purley Tesco via Gatwick Road North and Redhill Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Eastbourne and Purley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Purley. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Eastbourne to Purley?

The distance between Eastbourne and Purley is 53 miles. The road distance is 49.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Purley without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £26 - £55.

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

The train from Eastbourne to Purley takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Purley bus from?

Eastbourne to Purley bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Gildredge Road station.

Where do I catch the Eastbourne to Purley train from?

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

Train or bus from Eastbourne to Purley?

The best way to get from Eastbourne to Purley is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £26 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Eastbourne to Purley bus arrive?

Eastbourne to Purley bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Gatwick Road North station.

Where does the Eastbourne to Purley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Eastbourne to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Eastbourne to Purley is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Eastbourne to Purley.

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

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Where can I stay near Purley?

There are 17884+ hotels available in Purley.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Purleytrain Ore - London Victoria
1h 16m
£26–55
Drive 49.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Eastbourne to Purleycar 49.3 mi
1h 11m
£13–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick Road Northbus 500
3h 38m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Eastbourne to Purleytaxi 49.3 mi
1h 11m
£210–260
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to East Croydontrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus 466 / ...
1h 38m
£29–57

Eastbourne to Purley by train

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Distance: 52.2 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

Southern operates a train from Eastbourne to Purley once a week. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, Metrobus operates a bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick Road North hourly, and the journey takes 2h 11m.

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