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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Acton is to bus which costs £4 and takes 2h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Acton is to taxi which takes 44 min and costs £220 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Acton?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Acton. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Denehurst Gardens via High Holborn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Acton?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Acton. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Kew Bridge via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Purley to Acton?

The distance between Purley and Acton is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Acton without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs £6 - £13.

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

It takes approximately 51 min to get from Purley to Acton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Acton bus from?

Purley to Acton bus services, operated by Transport UK London Bus, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Acton train from?

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

Train or bus from Purley to Acton?

The best way to get from Purley to Acton is to train which takes 51 min and costs £6 - £13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 and takes 2h 28m.

Where does the Purley to Acton bus arrive?

Purley to Acton bus services, operated by Transport UK London Bus, arrive at Holborn Station.

Where does the Purley to Acton train arrive?

Purley to Acton train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Purley to Acton?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Acton is 17 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Purley to Acton.

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

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Where can I stay near Acton?

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There are 6 ways to get from Purley to Acton by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to Clapham Junctiontrain Reigate - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Kew Bridgetrain London Waterloo - Weybridge / ...
51 min
£7–13
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Holborn Stationbus N68
2. Take the bus from High Holborn to Denehurst Gardensbus N207
2h 28m
£4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Actontaxi 17.2 mi
44 min
£220–270
Drive 17.2 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Actoncar 17.2 mi
44 min
£5–7
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Purley to London Victoriatrain Reigate - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Acton Town stationsubway District
56 min
£10–16
Train via Farringdon Without
1. Take the train from Purley to Farringdontrain Gatwick Airport - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Acton Main Linetrain Elizabeth
59 min
£15–22

Purley to Acton by train

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Distance: 16.4 mi
Duration: 51 min

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

You can take a train from Purley to Kew Bridge via Clapham Junction in around 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Denehurst Gardens via Holborn Station and High Holborn in around 2h 28m.

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