There are 5 ways to get from Purley to Blackfriars Station by train, bus, taxi, car, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Purley to London Blackfriarstrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
29 min£7–15Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus N68
1h 10m£3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Purley to Blackfriars Stationtaxi 13.5 mi
35 min£100–130Drive 13.5 mi
- Drive from Purley to Blackfriars Stationcar 13.5 mi
35 min£4–5Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Croydon to London11.2 mi
1h 3m£3
Purley to Blackfriars Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purley to Blackfriars Station is to rideshare which costs £3 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Purley to Blackfriars Station is to train which takes 29 min and costs £7 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Blackfriars Station station. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Blackfriars Station / North Entrance via Elephant & Castle / London Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Purley and arriving at London Blackfriars. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Purley and Blackfriars Station is 15 miles. The road distance is 13.6 miles.
The best way to get from Purley to Blackfriars Station without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs £7 - £15.
The train from Purley to London Blackfriars takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Purley to Blackfriars Station bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.
Purley to Blackfriars Station train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
The best way to get from Purley to Blackfriars Station is to train which takes 29 min and costs £7 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £9 and takes 1h 10m.
What companies run services between Purley, England and Blackfriars Station, England?
Thameslink operates a train from Purley to London Blackfriars every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–15 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Elephant & Castle / London Road hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 58 min.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Purley to London Blackfriars
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Elephant & Castle / London Road
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Croydon to London
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- £100–130
Rosehill Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8641 3535
- Website
- rosehillcars.co.uk
Cabhoo Minicabs Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4545
Croydon Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 6094
- Website
- croydonairporttransfer.co.uk
Croydon Cars MiniCab Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4000
- Website
- croydoncar.co.uk
Croydon Local Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 8681 3333
Cheam Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3642 6174
- Website
- cheamairporttransfer.co.uk
Clocktower Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8643 2255
- Website
- clocktowercarsuk.com
Sutton Mini Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3642 3276
- Website
- stationcars247.co.uk
Cheam Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8642 6400
- Website
- cheam-cars.co.uk
Redhill Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 8770 0700
Galaxy Cars Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8687 7000
Mitcham Morden Minicabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3918 5147
- Website
- mordenminicabscars.co.uk
Mitcham Town Minin Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3745 6201
Anerley Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0222
- Website
- anerleyminicab.co.uk
Station Cars London
- Phone
- +44 20 8778 7878
- Website
- stationcarslondon.com
Epsom Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 2036 426 052
- Website
- epsomairporttransfer.co.uk
Stoneleigh Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3198 8496
- Website
- stoneleighcars.co.uk
Beckenham Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0223
- Website
- beckenhamcar.co.uk
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Purley to Blackfriars Station bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Elephant & Castle / London Road station.
Purley to Blackfriars Station train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Blackfriars station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Blackfriars Station is 14 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Purley to Blackfriars Station.
Book your Purley to Blackfriars Station train tickets online with Omio.
There are 21977+ hotels available in Blackfriars Station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Purley and Blackfriars Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.