What is the cheapest way to get from Purley to Greenwich?

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Greenwich is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 32 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Purley to Greenwich?

The fastest way to get from Purley to Greenwich is to train which takes 32 min and costs £5 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Greenwich?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Greenwich. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Egerton Drive via Camberwell Church Street / Camberwell Green. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Greenwich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Purley and arriving at New Cross Gate. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Purley to Greenwich?

The distance between Purley and Greenwich is 10 miles. The road distance is 12.8 miles.

How do I travel from Purley to Greenwich without a car?

The best way to get from Purley to Greenwich without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs £5 - £11.

How long does it take to get from Purley to Greenwich?

The train from Purley to New Cross Gate takes 32 min including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Purley to Greenwich bus from?

Purley to Greenwich bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Greenwich train from?

Purley to Greenwich train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.

Train or bus from Purley to Greenwich?

The best way to get from Purley to Greenwich is to train which takes 32 min and costs £5 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £21 and takes 1h 36m.

Where does the Purley to Greenwich bus arrive?

Purley to Greenwich bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green station.

Where does the Purley to Greenwich train arrive?

Purley to Greenwich train services, operated by Southern, arrive at New Cross Gate station.

Can I drive from Purley to Greenwich?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Greenwich is 13 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Purley to Greenwich.

How do I get a train ticket from Purley to Greenwich?

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Purley to Greenwich - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, taxi, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to New Cross Gatetrain Purley - London Bridge
32 min
£5–11
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Denmark Hill /Camberwell Greenbus N68
2. Take the bus from Camberwell Church Street / Camberwell Green to Egerton Drivebus N89
1h 36m
£3–21
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Purley to London Bridgetrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the ferry from London Bridge City Pier to Greenwich Pierferry Rb6 / ...
56 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Greenwichtaxi 12.8 mi
32 min
£30–40
Drive 12.8 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Greenwichcar 12.8 mi
32 min
£4–5
Train via London Bridge
1. Take the train from Purley to London Bridgetrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Greenwichtrain London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
37 min
£8–18
Line 289 bus, line 54 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley Station to Elmers End Interchangebus 289
2. Take the bus from Elmers End Interchange to Maze Hillbus 54
2h 2m
£4–5

Purley to Greenwich by train

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Distance: 10.4 mi
Duration: 32 min

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

Southern operates a train from Purley to New Cross Gate 5 times a week. Tickets cost £5–11 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Egerton Drive via Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green and Camberwell Church Street / Camberwell Green in around 1h 36m.

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