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How to get fromLondon to Purley on Thamesby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Purley on Thames by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Tilehursttrain train London Paddington - Didcot Parkway
    43 min
    £16–29

  2. Drive  45.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from London to Purley on Thamescar car 45.3 mi
    1h 4m
    £12–17

  3. Train, line 16 bus

    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2. Take the bus from Friar Street to Footpath to Highfield Roadbus bus 16 / ...
    1h 8m
    £17–54

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from London to Purley on Thamestaxi taxi 45.3 mi
    1h 4m
    £190–240

  5. Train, line 16 bus via London Waterloo Station

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain train London Waterloo - Reading
    2. Take the bus from Friar Street to Footpath to Highfield Roadbus bus 16 / ...
    2h 10m
    £18–35

London to Purley on Thames by train

Calendar47Weekly Trains
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.2 mi
  • Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between London, England and Purley on Thames, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Tilehurst every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–29 and the journey takes 43 min.

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