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How to get fromPurley to Borehamwoodby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Purley to Elstree & Borehamwoodtrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    1h 3m
    £17–21

  2. Drive  28.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purley to Borehamwoodcar car 28.1 mi
    1h
    £7–10

  3. Line 60 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Streatham Stationbus bus 60
    2. Take the train from Streatham to Elstree & Borehamwoodtrain train Sutton / ...
    2h 4m
    £14–19

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to Borehamwoodtaxi taxi 28.1 mi
    1h
    £120–150

  5. Train via London Blackfriars

    1. Take the train from Purley to London Blackfriarstrain train Gatwick Airport - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Elstree & Borehamwoodtrain train Sutton / ...
    1h 10m
    £17–21

  6. Bus, line 139 bus

    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Waterloo Station / Tenison Waybus bus N68
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo Station / Tenison Way to West Hampstead Thameslink Rail Stationbus bus 139
    2h 24m
    £9–12

  7. Line 127 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Purley Station to Tooting Broadway Stationbus bus 127
    2. Take the subway from Tooting Broadway station to Edgware stationsubway subway Northern
    2h 38m

Purley to Borehamwood by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

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

Thameslink operates a train from Purley to Elstree & Borehamwood every 4 hours. Tickets cost £17–21 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Elstree & Borehamwood via Waterloo Station / Tenison Way, West Hampstead Thameslink Rail Station, and West Hampstead Thameslink in around 2h 24m.

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