What is the cheapest way to get from Purley to Elephant & Castle Station?

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Elephant & Castle Station is to bus which costs £2 and takes 56 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Purley to Elephant & Castle Station?

The fastest way to get from Purley to Elephant & Castle Station is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs £110 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Elephant & Castle Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Heygate Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Elephant & Castle Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Purley and arriving at London Bridge. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Purley to Elephant & Castle Station?

The distance between Purley and Elephant & Castle Station is 15 miles. The road distance is 12.3 miles.

How do I travel from Purley to Elephant & Castle Station without a car?

The best way to get from Purley to Elephant & Castle Station without a car is to train and line 343 bus which takes 35 min and costs £7 - £18.

How long does it take to get from Purley to Elephant & Castle Station?

It takes approximately 35 min to get from Purley to Elephant & Castle Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Elephant & Castle Station bus from?

Purley to Elephant & Castle Station bus services, operated by Transport UK London Bus, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Elephant & Castle Station train from?

Purley to Elephant & Castle Station train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.

Train or bus from Purley to Elephant & Castle Station?

The best way to get from Purley to Elephant & Castle Station is to train which takes 46 min and costs £6 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 56 min.

Where does the Purley to Elephant & Castle Station bus arrive?

Purley to Elephant & Castle Station bus services, operated by Transport UK London Bus, arrive at Heygate Street station.

Where does the Purley to Elephant & Castle Station train arrive?

Purley to Elephant & Castle Station train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Purley to Elephant & Castle Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Elephant & Castle Station is 12 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Purley to Elephant & Castle Station.

Where can I stay near Elephant & Castle Station?

There are 21199+ hotels available in Elephant & Castle Station.

Purley to Elephant & Castle Station - 6 ways to travel via train

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There are 6 ways to get from Purley to Elephant & Castle Station by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, line 343 bus
best
1. Take the train from Purley to London Bridgetrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the bus from London Bridge Bus Station to Elephant & Castle Stationbus N343 / ...
35 min
£7–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Heygate Streetbus N68
56 min
£2
Train
1. Take the train from Purley to London Bridgetrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
46 min
£6–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Elephant & Castle Stationtaxi 12.2 mi
30 min
£110–140
Drive 12.2 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Elephant & Castle Stationcar 12.2 mi
30 min
£3–5
Line 312 bus, line 196 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Norwood Junction Stationbus 312
2. Take the bus from Norwood Junction Station to Newington Buttsbus 196
1h 59m
£2–3

Purley to Elephant & Castle Station by train and bus

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Distance: 14.7 mi
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and Elephant & Castle Station, Greater London, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Purley to London Bridge hourly. Tickets cost £7–9 and the journey takes 22 min. Southern also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Transport UK London Bus operates a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Heygate Street hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 56 min.

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