What is the cheapest way to get from Purley to Camber Sands?

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Camber Sands is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Purley to Camber Sands?

The fastest way to get from Purley to Camber Sands is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Camber Sands?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Camber Sands. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Scotts Acre via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Bus Station, Folkestone Central station and Camp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Camber Sands?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Camber Sands. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Rye via London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Purley to Camber Sands?

The distance between Purley and Camber Sands is 93 miles. The road distance is 58.1 miles.

How do I travel from Purley to Camber Sands without a car?

The best way to get from Purley to Camber Sands without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £45 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Purley to Camber Sands?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Purley to Camber Sands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Camber Sands bus from?

Purley to Camber Sands bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Camber Sands train from?

Purley to Camber Sands train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.

Train or bus from Purley to Camber Sands?

The best way to get from Purley to Camber Sands is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 102 bus, which costs £20 - £29 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Purley to Camber Sands bus arrive?

Purley to Camber Sands bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Purley to Camber Sands train arrive?

Purley to Camber Sands train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Purley to Camber Sands?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Camber Sands is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Purley to Camber Sands.

Where can I stay near Camber Sands?

There are 1359+ hotels available in Camber Sands.

Purley to Camber Sands - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 102 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Purley to Camber Sands by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Purley to London St Pancras Intltrain Gatwick Airport - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 14m
£49–76
Drive 57.7 mi
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1. Drive from Purley to Camber Sandscar 57.7 mi
1h 20m
£15–21
Bus, line 102 bus
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Campbus 102 / ...
6h 40m
£21–29
Train, line 101 bus
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Hastingstrain London Victoria - Ore / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus 101 / ...
4h 8m
£37–63

Purley to Camber Sands by train and bus

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Distance: 92.4 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Purley, England and Camber Sands, England?

You can take a train from Purley to Scotts Acre via London St Pancras Intl, Ashford International, Rye, and Railway Station in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Scotts Acre via Elephant & Castle Station, Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Bus Station, Folkestone Central station, and Camp in around 6h 40m.

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