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There are 5 ways to get from Purley to Cambridge by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London Kings Cross

    best
    1. Take the train from Purley to London St Pancras Intltrain train Gatwick Airport - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain train London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
    1h 44m
    £37–56

  2. Line 388 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Bridge Bus Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus 388
    2. Take the bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus bus Uk066
    3h 31m
    £14–26

  3. Drive  70.6 mi

    1. Drive from Purley to Cambridgecar car 70.6 mi
    1h 41m
    £18–26

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from East Croydon to Cambridgetrain train Brighton - Cambridge / ...
    2h 7m
    £48–49

  5. Train via Tottenham Hale

    1. Take the train from Purley to London Victoriatrain train Reigate - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from Tottenham Hale to Cambridgetrain train London Liverpool Street - Cambridge North / ...
    2h 16m
    £34–57

Purley to Cambridge by train

Calendar285Weekly Trains
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 71.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a train from Purley to Cambridge via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Purley to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 via London Bridge, London Bridge Bus Station, and London Stratford - Montfichet Road in around 3h 31m.

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