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There are 6 ways to get from Purley to Hertford by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from East Croydon to Stevenagetrain train Brighton - Cambridge / ...
    1h 44m
    £26–53

  2. Bus, line 310 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St Giles High Streetbus bus N68
    2. Take the bus from Denmark Street to Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 310
    4h 7m
    £3–5

  3. Drive  37.2 mi

    1. Drive from Purley to Hertfordcar car 37.2 mi
    1h 21m
    £10–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to Hertfordtaxi taxi 37.2 mi
    1h 21m
    £160–200

  5. Train via London Liverpool Street

    1. Take the train from Purley to London Bridgetrain train Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Hertford Easttrain train London Liverpool Street - Hertford East
    1h 46m
    £19–37

  6. Line 127 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Purley Station to Tooting Broadway Stationbus bus 127
    2. Take the train from Old Street to Hertford Northtrain train Moorgate - Stevenage / ...
    2h 32m

Purley to Hertford by train

Calendar269Weekly Trains
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 53 mi
  • Duration: 1h 44m

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

Thameslink operates a train from East Croydon to Stevenage every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Bus Station via St Giles High Street, Denmark Street, and Bus Station in around 4h 7m.

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