What is the cheapest way to get from Forest Hill Station to Purley?

The cheapest way to get from Forest Hill Station to Purley is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hill Station to Purley?

The fastest way to get from Forest Hill Station to Purley is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £20 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Forest Hill Station and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from Forest Hill Station station to Purley. However, there are services departing from Forest Hill Station /London Rd and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct via Park Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.

Is there a direct train between Forest Hill Station and Purley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Forest Hill and arriving at Purley. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Forest Hill Station to Purley?

The distance between Forest Hill Station and Purley is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.7 miles.

How do I travel from Forest Hill Station to Purley without a car?

The best way to get from Forest Hill Station to Purley without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs £4 - £8.

How long does it take to get from Forest Hill Station to Purley?

The train from Forest Hill to Purley takes 24 min including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Forest Hill Station to Purley bus from?

Forest Hill Station to Purley bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Forest Hill Station /London Rd.

Where do I catch the Forest Hill Station to Purley train from?

Forest Hill Station to Purley train services, operated by Southern, depart from Forest Hill station.

Train or bus from Forest Hill Station to Purley?

The best way to get from Forest Hill Station to Purley is to train which takes 24 min and costs £4 - £8. Alternatively, you can line 197 bus and bus, which costs £2 - £40 and takes 59 min.

Where does the Forest Hill Station to Purley bus arrive?

Forest Hill Station to Purley bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Fairfield Halls station.

Where does the Forest Hill Station to Purley train arrive?

Forest Hill Station to Purley train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Purley station.

Can I drive from Forest Hill Station to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Forest Hill Station to Purley is 9 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Forest Hill Station to Purley.

How do I get a train ticket from Forest Hill Station to Purley?

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Where can I stay near Purley?

There are 18462+ hotels available in Purley.

Forest Hill Station to Purley - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 197 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Forest Hill Station to Purley by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Forest Hill to Purleytrain London Bridge - Caterham
24 min
£4–8
Line 197 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Forest Hill Station /London Rd to Fairfield Hallsbus 197
2. Take the bus from Park Street to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus 466 / ...
59 min
£3–38
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forest Hill Station to Purleytaxi 8.6 mi
22 min
£20–25
Drive 8.6 mi
1. Drive from Forest Hill Station to Purleycar 8.6 mi
22 min
£3
Train via London Bridge
1. Take the train from Forest Hill to London Bridgetrain London Victoria - London Bridge / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
49 min
£9–20
Line 356 bus, line 289 bus
1. Take the bus from Forest Hill Station /London Rd to Elmers End / Station Paradebus 356
2. Take the bus from Elmers End Interchange to Purley Stationbus 289
1h 46m
£3–5

Forest Hill Station to Purley by train

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Distance: 7.8 mi
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Forest Hill Station, England and Purley, England?

Southern operates a train from Forest Hill to Purley 5 times a week. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forest Hill Station /London Rd to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Fairfield Halls and Park Street in around 59 min.

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