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How to get fromPurley to Crowboroughby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Purley to Crowborough by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from East Croydon to Crowboroughtrain train London Bridge - Uckfield / ...
    2h 16m
    £16–27

  2. Drive  27.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purley to Crowboroughcar car 27.5 mi
    45 min
    £7–10

  3. Line 409 bus, line 500 bus

    1. Take the bus from Whyteleafe Tavern to War Memorialbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from War Memorial to Bus Stationbus bus 500
    3h 38m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to Crowboroughtaxi taxi 27.5 mi
    45 min
    £120–150

Purley to Crowborough by train and bus

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

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

Southern operates a train from East Croydon to Crowborough hourly. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Foxley Hill Road to The Cross via Whyteleafe Tavern, War Memorial, and Bus Station in around 3h 38m.

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