What is the cheapest way to get from Purley to Great Portland Street Underground Station?

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Great Portland Street Underground Station is to bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Purley to Great Portland Street Underground Station?

The fastest way to get from Purley to Great Portland Street Underground Station is to train which takes 39 min and costs £8 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Great Portland Street Underground Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at St Giles High Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Great Portland Street Underground Station?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Great Portland Street Underground Station station. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Great Portland Street station via Farringdon station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.

Where do I catch the Purley to Great Portland Street Underground Station bus from?

Purley to Great Portland Street Underground Station bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Great Portland Street Underground Station train from?

Purley to Great Portland Street Underground Station train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.

Train or bus from Purley to Great Portland Street Underground Station?

The best way to get from Purley to Great Portland Street Underground Station is to train which takes 39 min and costs £8 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 1h 32m.

Where can I stay near Great Portland Street Underground Station?

There are 21932+ hotels available in Great Portland Street Underground Station.

Purley to Great Portland Street Underground Station

Q: How far is it from Purley to Great Portland Street Underground Station?

The distance between Purley and Great Portland Street Underground Station is 17 miles. The road distance is 15.2 miles.

Q: How long does it take to get from Purley to Great Portland Street Underground Station?

It takes approximately 39 min to get from Purley to Great Portland Street Underground Station, including transfers.

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There are 6 ways to get from Purley to Great Portland Street Underground Station by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to Farringdontrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
39 min
£9–22
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St Giles High Streetbus N68
1h 32m
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Great Portland Street Underground Stationtaxi 15.1 mi
40 min
£110–140
Drive 15.1 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Great Portland Street Underground Stationcar 15.1 mi
40 min
£4–6
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Purley to London Blackfriarstrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the subway from Blackfriars station to Great Portland Street stationsubway Circle
56 min
£10–29
Train, subway via London Victoria
1. Take the train from Purley to London Victoriatrain Reigate - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the subway from Victoria station to Great Portland Street stationsubway Circle
1h
£12–35

Purley to Great Portland Street Underground Station by train and subway

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Distance: 17 mi
Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and Great Portland Street Underground Station, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Purley to Farringdon every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–15 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St Giles High Street hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 12m.

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