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How to get fromPurley to Anerleyby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Purley to Norwood Junctiontrain train Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
    10 min
    £2–4

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fairfield Halls to Croydon Road / Elmers End Roadbus bus 75
    26 min
    £1–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to Anerleytaxi taxi 6.2 mi
    14 min
    £30–40

  4. Drive  6.2 mi

    1. Drive from Purley to Anerleycar car 6.2 mi
    14 min
    £2–3

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Purley to Norwood Junctiontrain train Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the bus from South Norwood Clock Tower to Croydon Road / Elmers End Roadbus bus 157 / ...
    17 min
    £3–9

  6. Bus, line 157 bus

    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to West Croydon Bus Stationbus bus 60
    2. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Maple Roadbus bus 157
    44 min
    £3–20

  7. Line 407 bus, line 157 bus

    1. Take the bus from Foxley Hill Road to West Croydon Bus Stationbus bus 407
    2. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Maple Roadbus bus 157
    56 min
    £3–19

Purley to Anerley by train

Calendar448Weekly Trains
Duration10 minAverage Duration
Ticket£2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.6 mi
  • Duration: 10 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from Purley to Norwood Junction hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 10 min. Southern also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Stagecoach London operates a bus from Fairfield Halls to Croydon Road / Elmers End Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 26 min. Arriva UK also services this route every 10 minutes.

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