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How to get fromPurley to New Cross Stationby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Purley to New Cross Station by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Purley to London Bridgetrain train Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
    32 min
    £7–13

  2. Bus, line 436 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Denmark Hill /Camberwell Greenbus bus N68
    2. Take the bus from Camberwell Church Street / Camberwell Green to Marquis Of Granbybus bus N171 / ...
    1h 15m
    £3–16

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to New Cross Stationtaxi taxi 11.9 mi
    32 min
    £55–70

  4. Drive  11.9 mi

    1. Drive from Purley to New Cross Stationcar car 11.9 mi
    32 min
    £3–5

  5. Line 312 bus, line 75 bus

    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Norwood Junction Stationbus bus 312
    2. Take the bus from South Norwood Clock Tower to Lewisham Centrebus bus 75
    1h 51m
    £6–7

Purley to New Cross Station by train

Calendar483Weekly Trains
Duration32 minAverage Duration
Ticket£7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.3 mi
  • Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and New Cross Station, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Purley to London Bridge hourly. Tickets cost £7–9 and the journey takes 22 min. Southern also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to New Cross Station via Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green, Camberwell Church Street / Camberwell Green, and Marquis Of Granby in around 1h 15m.

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