What is the cheapest way to get from Purley to Clapham South Station?

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Clapham South Station is to line 60 bus and bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Purley to Clapham South Station?

The fastest way to get from Purley to Clapham South Station is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £25 - £31.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Clapham South Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Clapham South Station station. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Cavendish Road / Clapham South Station via Fairfield Halls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Clapham South Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Purley and arriving at Clapham Junction. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Purley to Clapham South Station?

The distance between Purley and Clapham South Station is 12 miles. The road distance is 9.5 miles.

How do I travel from Purley to Clapham South Station without a car?

The best way to get from Purley to Clapham South Station without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs £5 - £11.

How long does it take to get from Purley to Clapham South Station?

The train from Purley to Clapham Junction takes 16 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Purley to Clapham South Station bus from?

Purley to Clapham South Station bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Clapham South Station train from?

Purley to Clapham South Station train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.

Train or bus from Purley to Clapham South Station?

The best way to get from Purley to Clapham South Station is to train which takes 43 min and costs £5 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus, which costs £2 - £6 and takes 1h 17m.

Where does the Purley to Clapham South Station bus arrive?

Purley to Clapham South Station bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre station.

Where does the Purley to Clapham South Station train arrive?

Purley to Clapham South Station train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Purley to Clapham South Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Clapham South Station is 10 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Purley to Clapham South Station.

Where can I stay near Clapham South Station?

There are 21962+ hotels available in Clapham South Station.

Purley to Clapham South Station - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Purley to Clapham South Station by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to Clapham Junctiontrain Reigate - London Victoria / ...
43 min
£5–11
Line 60 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Streatham Stationbus 60
2. Take the bus from Streatham Station to Clapham Southbus 249
1h 21m
£2–3
Bus, line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centrebus 466 / ...
2. Take the bus from Fairfield Halls to Cavendish Road / Clapham South Stationbus 50
1h 17m
£3–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Clapham South Stationtaxi 9.5 mi
22 min
£25–31
Drive 9.5 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Clapham South Stationcar 9.5 mi
22 min
£3–4
Line 127 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Purley Station to Tooting Broadway Stationbus 127
2. Take the bus from Tooting Broadway Station to Clapham Southbus 355
1h 24m

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Distance: 12.2 mi
Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and Clapham South Station, England?

Southern operates a train from Purley to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £5–11 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Cavendish Road / Clapham South Station via St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre and Fairfield Halls in around 1h 17m.

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