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 Elephant & Castle. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

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

The distance between Purley and Elephant & Castle Station is 13 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 which takes 30 min and costs £6 - £13.

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

The train from Purley to Elephant & Castle takes 28 min including transfers and departs twice a week.

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

Purley to Elephant & Castle Station bus services, operated by Abellio London, 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 30 min and costs £6 - £13. 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 Abellio London, 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 Elephant & Castle 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.

How do I get a train ticket from Purley to Elephant & Castle Station?

Book your Purley to Elephant & Castle Station train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Elephant & Castle Station?

There are 21978+ hotels available in Elephant & Castle Station.

Purley to Elephant & Castle Station - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

How to get fromPurley to Elephant & Castle Station

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to Elephant & Castletrain Brighton - Bedford
30 min
£6–13
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Heygate Streetbus N68
56 min
£2
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
Train, line 343 bus
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 / ...
36 min
£8–22
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 foot

2Weekly Services

30 minAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Purley to Elephant & Castle Station.

Launch map view

Distance: 12.9 mi
Duration: 30 min

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

Thameslink operates a train from Purley to Elephant & Castle twice a week. Tickets cost £6–13 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Heygate Street hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 56 min.

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.