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How to get fromPlumstead to Purleyby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Plumstead to Purley by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plumstead to London Bridgetrain train London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Purleytrain train Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
    57 min
    £10–17

  2. Line 54 bus, line 289 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Woolwich Station to Elmers End Interchangebus bus 54
    2. Take the bus from Elmers End Interchange to Purley Stationbus bus 289
    2h 21m
    £3–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Plumstead to Purleytaxi taxi 15.8 mi
    39 min
    £70–90

  4. Drive  15.8 mi

    1. Drive from Plumstead to Purleycar car 15.8 mi
    39 min
    £4–6

  5. Line 53 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Heavitree Road to London College of Commbus bus 53 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus bus N68
    2h 44m
    £4

Plumstead to Purley by train

Calendar528Weekly Trains
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.3 mi
  • Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Plumstead, Greater London, England and Purley, England?

You can take a train from Plumstead to Purley via London Bridge in around 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woolwich Station to Purley Station via Elmers End Interchange in around 2h 21m.

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