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How to get fromPurley to East Croydonby train, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Purley to East Croydontrain train Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
    5 min
    £1–3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to East Croydon Rail Stationbus bus 466
    21 min
    £1–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to East Croydontaxi taxi 3.4 mi
    9 min
    £23–28

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Purley to East Croydonwalk walk 3.4 mi
    1h 6m

Purley to East Croydon by train

Calendar788Weekly Trains
Duration5 minAverage Duration
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  • Distance: 3 mi
  • Duration: 5 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and East Croydon, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Purley to East Croydon every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 5 min. Southern also services this route every 20 minutes. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to East Croydon Rail Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 21 min. Abellio London also services this route hourly.

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