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How to get fromPurley to Hemel Hempsteadby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Purley to Hemel Hempstead by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Purley to London St Pancras Intltrain train Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Hemel Hempsteadtrain train London Euston - Milton Keynes Central / ...
    1h 30m
    £16–29

  2. Drive  39.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purley to Hemel Hempsteadcar car 39.6 mi
    1h 8m
    £10–15

  3. Bus, line 757 bus

    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Denmark Hill /Camberwell Greenbus bus N68
    2. Take the bus from Victoria Station to Black Boy PHbus bus 757
    3h 27m
    £11–31

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to Hemel Hempsteadtaxi taxi 39.6 mi
    1h 8m
    £170–210

  5. Train, line 302 bus

    1. Take the train from Purley to St Albans Citytrain train Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Albans City station to Schoolbus bus 302
    1h 42m
    £21–23

Purley to Hemel Hempstead by train and foot

Calendar280Weekly Services
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 41.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Purley, England and Hemel Hempstead, England?

You can take a train from Purley to Hemel Hempstead via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to School via Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green, Camberwell Church Street / Camberwell Green, Victoria Station, Black Boy PH, and St Peter's Street in around 3h 27m.

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