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

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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Purley to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the subway from London Bridge station to Stratford stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Chelmsfordtrain train
    1h 15m
    £23–37

  2. Drive  47.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purley to Chelmsfordcar car 47.9 mi
    1h 1m
    £12–18

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus bus N68
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Chelmsfordtrain train London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
    1h 58m
    £17–43

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to Chelmsfordtaxi taxi 47.9 mi
    1h 1m
    £310–380

  5. Train, line 351 bus

    1. Take the train from Purley to Farringdontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Brentwoodtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brentwood station to Chelmsford stationbus bus 351
    2h 18m
    £25–46

Purley to Chelmsford by train and bus

Calendar239Weekly Services
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Purley to Chelmsford. However, you can take the train to London Bridge, walk to London Bridge station, take the subway to Stratford station, walk to Stratford (London), then take the train to Chelmsford. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Chelmsford via Elephant & Castle / London Road, Elephant & Castle / Newington Causeway, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 58m.

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