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How to get fromPurley to Crystal Palaceby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Purley to Crystal Palace by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Purley to Penge Westtrain train Purley - London Bridge
    18 min
    £3–6

  2. Drive  7.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purley to Crystal Palacecar car 7.3 mi
    18 min
    £2–3

  3. Line 407 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Foxley Hill Road to West Croydon Bus Stationbus bus 407
    2. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Crystal Palace Stationbus bus 157
    51 min
    £3–23

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to Crystal Palacetaxi taxi 7.3 mi
    18 min
    £35–45

  5. Train via Norwood Junction

    1. Take the train from Purley to Norwood Junctiontrain train Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from Norwood Junction to Crystal Palacetrain train West Croydon - London Victoria / ...
    40 min
    £3–6

  6. Line 312 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Norwood Junction Stationbus bus 312
    2. Take the bus from South Norwood Clock Tower to Crystal Palace Stationbus bus 410
    54 min
    £3–15

  7. Line 289 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Russell Hill Road to Poplar Walkbus bus 289
    2. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Crystal Palace Stationbus bus 157
    1h 6m
    £3–24

Purley to Crystal Palace by train

Calendar5Weekly Trains
Duration18 minAverage Duration
Ticket£3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.2 mi
  • Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and Crystal Palace, England?

Southern operates a train from Purley to Penge West 5 times a week. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Foxley Hill Road to Crystal Palace Station via West Croydon Bus Station in around 51 min.

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