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

The cheapest way to get from Nunhead to Purley is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Nunhead to Purley is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £27 - £33.

Is there a direct bus between Nunhead and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from Nunhead to Purley. However, there are services departing from The Gardens and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct via Park Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Nunhead and Purley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brockley and arriving at Purley. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

How far is it from Nunhead to Purley?

The distance between Nunhead and Purley is 10 miles. The road distance is 10.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nunhead to Purley without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs £5 - £10.

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

The train from Brockley to Purley takes 30 min including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Nunhead to Purley bus from?

Nunhead to Purley bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from The Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Nunhead to Purley train from?

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

Train or bus from Nunhead to Purley?

The best way to get from Nunhead to Purley is to train which takes 30 min and costs £5 - £10. Alternatively, you can line 197 bus and bus, which costs £2 - £50 and takes 1h 11m.

Where does the Nunhead to Purley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nunhead to Purley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nunhead to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Nunhead to Purley is 10 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Nunhead to Purley.

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

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Where can I stay near Purley?

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Nunhead to Purley - 7 ways to travel via train, line 197 bus, bus, taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Nunhead to Purley by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brockley to Purleytrain London Bridge - Caterham
30 min
£5–10
Line 197 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Gardens to Fairfield Hallsbus 197
2. Take the bus from Park Street to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus 466 / ...
1h 11m
£3–49
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nunhead to Purleytaxi 10.2 mi
27 min
£27–33
Drive 10.2 mi
1. Drive from Nunhead to Purleycar 10.2 mi
27 min
£3–4
Train via London Victoria
1. Take the train from Nunhead to London Victoriatrain Gravesend - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Purleytrain London Victoria - Reigate / ...
57 min
£10–20
Line 343 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road to London Bridge Bus Stationbus N343 / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
1h 14m
£8–42
Line 197 bus, line 407 bus
1. Take the bus from The Gardens to Fairfield Hallsbus 197
2. Take the bus from Park Street to Sunnydene Roadbus 407
1h 16m
£4–48

Nunhead to Purley by train

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Distance: 9.7 mi
Duration: 30 min

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

Southern operates a train from Brockley to Purley 5 times a week. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Gardens to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Fairfield Halls and Park Street in around 1h 11m.

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