What is the cheapest way to get from Purley to North Acton?

The cheapest way to get from Purley to North Acton is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Purley to North Acton?

The fastest way to get from Purley to North Acton is to taxi which takes 41 min and costs £230 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and North Acton?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to North Acton. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Friary Road via Camberwell Church Street / Camberwell Green and Victoria Station/ Oxford Tube. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and North Acton?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to North Acton station. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at North Acton station via Clapham Junction and Shepherd's Bush. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.

How far is it from Purley to North Acton?

The distance between Purley and North Acton is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.9 miles.

How do I travel from Purley to North Acton without a car?

The best way to get from Purley to North Acton without a car is to train and subway which takes 45 min and costs £9 - £29.

How long does it take to get from Purley to North Acton?

It takes approximately 45 min to get from Purley to North Acton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to North Acton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Purley to North Acton train from?

Purley to North Acton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.

Train or bus from Purley to North Acton?

The best way to get from Purley to North Acton is to train which takes 59 min and costs £12 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus and line 36 bus, which costs £4 - £21 and takes 1h 54m.

Where does the Purley to North Acton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Purley to North Acton train arrive?

Purley to North Acton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Purley to North Acton?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to North Acton is 18 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Purley to North Acton.

How do I get a train ticket from Purley to North Acton?

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Purley to North Acton - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Purley to North Acton by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Purley to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Shepherds Bushtrain
3. Take the subway from Shepherd's Bush to North Acton stationsubway
45 min
£10–29
Drive 17.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Purley to North Actoncar 17.8 mi
41 min
£5–7
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St Giles High Streetbus N68
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Court Road station to North Acton stationsubway Central
1h 35m
£8–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to North Actontaxi 17.8 mi
41 min
£230–280
Train
1. Take the train from Purley to Farringdontrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Acton Main Linetrain Elizabeth
59 min
£13–26
Bus, line 36 bus
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 Victoria Stationbus 36 / ...
3. Take the bus from Victoria Station/ Oxford Tube to Friary Roadbus
1h 54m
£5–21

Purley to North Acton by train and subway

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Distance: 17.1 mi
Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and North Acton, England?

You can take a train from Purley to Acton Main Line via Farringdon and Farringdon Without in around 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Friary Road via Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green, Camberwell Church Street / Camberwell Green, Victoria Station, and Victoria Station/ Oxford Tube in around 1h 54m.

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