What is the cheapest way to get from Purley to Aldgate East Underground Station?

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Aldgate East Underground Station is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Purley to Aldgate East Underground Station?

The fastest way to get from Purley to Aldgate East Underground Station is to taxi which takes 37 min and costs £130 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Aldgate East Underground Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Aldgate East Underground Station. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Mansell Street via Champion Hill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Aldgate East Underground Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Purley and arriving at London Bridge. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Purley to Aldgate East Underground Station?

The distance between Purley and Aldgate East Underground Station is 16 miles. The road distance is 14.3 miles.

How long does it take to get from Purley to Aldgate East Underground Station?

It takes approximately 38 min to get from Purley to Aldgate East Underground Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Aldgate East Underground Station bus from?

Purley to Aldgate East Underground Station bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Aldgate East Underground Station train from?

Purley to Aldgate East Underground Station train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.

Train or bus from Purley to Aldgate East Underground Station?

The best way to get from Purley to Aldgate East Underground Station is to train which takes 45 min and costs £6 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus and line 42 bus, which costs £2 - £25 and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Purley to Aldgate East Underground Station bus arrive?

Purley to Aldgate East Underground Station bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Champion Hill station.

Where does the Purley to Aldgate East Underground Station train arrive?

Purley to Aldgate East Underground Station train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Blackfriars station.

Can I drive from Purley to Aldgate East Underground Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Aldgate East Underground Station is 14 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Purley to Aldgate East Underground Station.

Where can I stay near Aldgate East Underground Station?

There are 21916+ hotels available in Aldgate East Underground Station.

Purley to Aldgate East Underground Station - 5 ways to travel via train

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There are 5 ways to get from Purley to Aldgate East Underground Station by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Purley to London Blackfriarstrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the subway from Blackfriars station to Aldgate East stationsubway District
38 min
£9–19
Bus, line 42 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Champion Hillbus N68
2. Take the bus from Champion Hill to Mansell Streetbus 42
1h 31m
£3–25
Train
1. Take the train from Purley to London Bridgetrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
45 min
£6–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Aldgate East Underground Stationtaxi 14.2 mi
37 min
£130–170
Drive 14.2 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Aldgate East Underground Stationcar 14.2 mi
37 min
£4–5

Purley to Aldgate East Underground Station by train and subway

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Distance: 15.9 mi
Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and Aldgate East Underground Station, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Purley to London Bridge hourly. Tickets cost £6–14 and the journey takes 22 min. Southern also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Aldgate East Underground Station via Champion Hill and Mansell Street in around 1h 31m.

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