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How to get fromElephant & Castle Station to Purleyby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Purley by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 343 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hampton Street to London Bridge Bus Stationbus bus N343 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Purleytrain train Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
    42 min
    £8–21

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Montpelier Roadbus bus N68
    58 min
    £2

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Purleytrain train Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
    45 min
    £6–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elephant & Castle Station to Purleytaxi taxi 12.1 mi
    30 min
    £110–140

  5. Drive 12.1 mi

    1. Drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Purleycar car 12.1 mi
    30 min
    £3–5

Elephant & Castle Station to Purley by bus and train

Calendar520Weekly Services
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.6 mi
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Elephant & Castle Station, Greater London, England and Purley, England?

Thameslink operates a train from London Bridge to Purley every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–14 and the journey takes 21 min. Southern also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Montpelier Road hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 58 min.

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