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How to get fromPurley to Coulsdonby train, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Purley to Coulsdon by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Purley to Coulsdon Southtrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    3 min
    £1–2

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Coulsdon Librarybus bus 60
    10 min
    £1–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to Coulsdontaxi taxi 2.1 mi
    4 min
    £15–19

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Purley to Coulsdonwalk walk 2.1 mi
    41 min

Purley to Coulsdon by train

Calendar367Weekly Trains
Duration3 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.8 mi
  • Duration: 3 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from Purley to Coulsdon South hourly. Tickets cost £1–2 and the journey takes 3 min. Southern also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Coulsdon Library every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 10 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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