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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Purley to London Bridgetrain train Gatwick Airport - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gravesendtrain train Luton - Rainham / ...
    1h 29m
    £17–30

  2. Bus, line 269 bus, line 96 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre to Bromley North Stationbus bus Sl5
    2. Take the bus from Bromley North Station to Friswell Placebus bus 269
    3. Take the bus from Bexleyheath Clock Tower to Bus Stationbus bus 96 / ...
    3h 14m
    £5–64

  3. Drive  27.5 mi

    1. Drive from Purley to Gravesendcar car 27.5 mi
    42 min
    £7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to Gravesendtaxi taxi 27.5 mi
    42 min
    £120–150

Purley to Gravesend by train

Calendar485Weekly Trains
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 29m

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

You can take a train from Purley to Gravesend via London Bridge in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Garrick Street via St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre, Bromley North Station, Friswell Place, Bexleyheath Clock Tower, and Bus Station in around 3h 14m.

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