What is the cheapest way to get from Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue?

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue is to bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue?

The fastest way to get from Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue is to taxi which takes 36 min and costs £100 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Shaftesbury Avenue?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at St Giles High Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Shaftesbury Avenue?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at London Charing Cross via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue?

The distance between Purley and Shaftesbury Avenue is 16 miles. The road distance is 14.1 miles.

How do I travel from Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue without a car?

The best way to get from Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs £7 - £16.

How long does it take to get from Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue?

It takes approximately 42 min to get from Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue train from?

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

Train or bus from Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue?

The best way to get from Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue is to train which takes 42 min and costs £7 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 1h 18m.

Where does the Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue bus arrive?

Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at St Giles High Street station.

Where does the Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue train arrive?

Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue is 14 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue.

How do I get a train ticket from Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue?

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Where can I stay near Shaftesbury Avenue?

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Can I share a ride from Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Purley and Shaftesbury Avenue. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue by train, bus, rideshare, subway, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to London Bridgetrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to London Charing Crosstrain Hayes / ...
42 min
£8–15
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St Giles High Streetbus N68
1h 18m
£2
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Croydon to Londonrideshare 11.2 mi
48 min
£3
Line 127 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Purley Station to Tooting Broadway Stationbus 127
2. Take the subway from Tooting Broadway station to Leicester Square stationsubway Northern
1h 36m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Shaftesbury Avenuetaxi 14 mi
36 min
£100–130
Drive 14 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Shaftesbury Avenuecar 14 mi
36 min
£4–5

Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue by train and foot

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Distance: 15.5 mi
Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and Shaftesbury Avenue, England?

You can take a train from Purley to Shaftesbury Avenue via London Bridge and London Charing Cross in around 42 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St Giles High Street hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 12m.

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