What is the cheapest way to get from Purley to Canning Town Station?

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Canning Town Station is to bus which costs £2 - £50 and takes 1h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Purley to Canning Town Station?

The fastest way to get from Purley to Canning Town Station is to train and subway which takes 35 min and costs £10 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Canning Town Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Canning Town Station. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Canning Town via Aldwych. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Canning Town Station?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Canning Town Station station. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Canning Town station via London Bridge station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Purley to Canning Town Station?

The distance between Purley and Canning Town Station is 19 miles. The road distance is 16.5 miles.

How do I travel from Purley to Canning Town Station without a car?

The best way to get from Purley to Canning Town Station without a car is to train and subway which takes 35 min and costs £10 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Purley to Canning Town Station?

It takes approximately 35 min to get from Purley to Canning Town Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Canning Town Station bus from?

Purley to Canning Town Station bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Canning Town Station train from?

Purley to Canning Town Station train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.

Where does the Purley to Canning Town Station bus arrive?

Purley to Canning Town Station bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Aldwych / Kingsway station.

Where does the Purley to Canning Town Station train arrive?

Purley to Canning Town Station train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Purley to Canning Town Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Canning Town Station is 17 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Purley to Canning Town Station.

Where can I stay near Canning Town Station?

There are 21407+ hotels available in Canning Town Station.

Purley to Canning Town Station - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Purley to Canning Town Station by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Purley to London Bridgetrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the subway from London Bridge station to Canning Town stationsubway Jubilee
35 min
£11–31
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Aldwych / Kingswaybus N68
2. Take the bus from Aldwych to Canning Townbus N15
1h 49m
£3–47
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Canning Town Stationtaxi 16.4 mi
44 min
£75–95
Drive 16.4 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Canning Town Stationcar 16.4 mi
44 min
£4–6
Line 289 bus, line 54 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley Station to Elmers End Interchangebus 289
2. Take the bus from Elmers End Interchange to Vincent Road /Woolwich Arsenalbus 54
2h 35m
£6–8

Purley to Canning Town Station by train and subway

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Distance: 18.8 mi
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and Canning Town Station, England?

You can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Canning Town via Aldwych / Kingsway and Aldwych in around 1h 49m.

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