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How to get fromPurley to Royal Victoria Dockby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Purley to Royal Victoria Dock by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Purley to Farringdontrain train Gatwick Airport - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Custom Housetrain train Elizabeth
    59 min
    £14–19

  2. Line 75 bus, line 129 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fairfield Halls to Lewisham Centrebus bus 75
    2. Take the bus from Lewisham Centre to Mill Roadbus bus 129
    2h 25m
    £5–45

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to Royal Victoria Docktaxi taxi 16.3 mi
    41 min
    £75–90

  4. Drive  16.3 mi

    1. Drive from Purley to Royal Victoria Dockcar car 16.3 mi
    41 min
    £5–6

  5. Line 60 bus, line 133 bus

    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Streatham Stationbus bus 60
    2. Take the bus from Streatham Station to Bank Station / King William Stbus bus 133
    2h 43m
    £6–8

Purley to Royal Victoria Dock by train and foot

Calendar242Weekly Services
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.5 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and Royal Victoria Dock, England?

You can take a train from Purley to Royal Victoria Dock via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and Custom House in around 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Royal Victoria Dock via St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre, Fairfield Halls, Lewisham Centre, and Mill Road in around 2h 25m.

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