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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Northwood is to bus and line 282 bus which costs £6 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Northwood is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Northwood?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Northwood. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Northwood via High Holborn and Ealing Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Northwood?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Northwood station. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Northwood station via Farringdon station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Purley to Northwood?

The distance between Purley and Northwood is 31 miles. The road distance is 27.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Northwood without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 16m and costs £21 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Purley to Northwood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Northwood bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Purley to Northwood train from?

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

Where does the Purley to Northwood bus arrive?

Purley to Northwood bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Holborn Station.

Where does the Purley to Northwood train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Purley to Northwood?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Northwood is 28 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Purley to Northwood.

Where can I stay near Northwood?

There are 14908+ hotels available in Northwood.

Purley to Northwood - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and line 282 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Purley to Northwood by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Purley to Farringdontrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the subway from Farringdon station to Northwood stationsubway Metropolitan
1h 16m
£22–70
Bus, line 282 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Holborn Stationbus N68
2. Take the bus from High Holborn to Ealing Hospitalbus
3. Take the bus from Ealing Hospital to Northwoodbus 282
3h 35m
£6
Drive 27.7 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Northwoodcar 27.7 mi
1h 1m
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Northwoodtaxi 27.7 mi
1h 1m
£150–180

Purley to Northwood by train and subway

254Weekly Services

1h 16mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 31.2 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Purley, England and Northwood, Greater London, England?

You can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Northwood via Holborn Station, High Holborn, and Ealing Hospital in around 3h 35m.

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