There are 4 ways to get from Purley to Camber Sands by train, bus, or car
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Train via Ashford International
best- Take the train from Purley to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Ashford International to Ryetrain
3h 35m£47–81Line 75 bus, bus, line 12 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fairfield Halls to Lewisham Stationbus 75
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to King Streetbus 814
- Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to The Vinebus 12
6h 42m£13–20Drive 57.7 mi
- Drive from Purley to Camber Sandscar 57.7 mi
1h 20m£15–21Train
- Take the train from East Croydon to Hastingstrain London Victoria - Ore / ...
4h 31m£39–69
Purley to Camber Sands by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purley to Camber Sands is to line 75 bus and bus and line 12 bus which costs £12 - £20 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Purley to Camber Sands is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £14 - £21.
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 Fairfield Halls, Lewisham Station, Chequers Bus Station and The Vine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
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 35m.
The distance between Purley and Camber Sands is 93 miles. The road distance is 58.1 miles.
The best way to get from Purley to Camber Sands without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Purley to Camber Sands, including transfers.
Purley to Camber Sands bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Fairfield Halls station.
Purley to Camber Sands train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
The best way to get from Purley to Camber Sands is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can line 75 bus and bus and line 12 bus, which costs £12 - £20 and takes 6h 42m.
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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Scotts Acre via St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre, Fairfield Halls, Lewisham Station, King Street, Chequers Bus Station, and The Vine in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Purley to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford International
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Ashford International to Rye
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Southern
Train from East Croydon to Hastings
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Fairfield Halls to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Lewisham Station to King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Chequers Bus Station to The Vine
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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Booking & Getting There
Purley to Camber Sands bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Lewisham Station.
Purley to Camber Sands train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Camber Sands is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Purley to Camber Sands.
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