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How to get fromLondon City Airport (LCY) to Purleyby train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Purley by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London City Airport to Bank DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Purleytrain train Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
    1h 4m
    £8–17

  2. Line 129 bus, line 75 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London City Airport to Lewisham Stationbus bus 129
    2. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Fairfield Hallsbus bus 75
    2h 14m
    £5–53

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from London City Airport (LCY) to Purleytaxi taxi 17.7 mi
    44 min
    £45–55

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from London City-LCY to Purleyrideshare rideshare 17.7 mi
    44 min

  5. Drive 17.7 mi

    1. Drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Purleycar car 17.7 mi
    44 min
    £5–7

  6. Line 129 bus, line 289 bus

    1. Take the bus from London City Airport to Lewisham Stationbus bus 129
    2. Take the bus from Elmers End Interchange to Purley Stationbus bus 289
    2h 32m
    £5–56

London City Airport (LCY) to Purley by train and foot

Calendar522Weekly Services
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between London City Airport (LCY), England and Purley, England?

You can take a train from London City Airport to Purley via Bank DLR Station and London Bridge in around 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London City Airport to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Lewisham Station, Fairfield Halls, and Park Street in around 2h 14m.

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