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How to get fromPurley to Shirleyby train, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Purley to Shirley by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Purley to East Croydontrain train Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Shirley Library Wickham Roadbus bus Sl5 / ...
    15 min
    £3–6

  2. Line 466 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Shirley Church Roadbus bus 466
    29 min
    £1–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to Shirleytaxi taxi 5.1 mi
    12 min
    £30–40

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Purley to Shirleywalk walk 4.8 mi
    1h 31m

Purley to Shirley by train and bus

Calendar789Weekly Services
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket£3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.2 mi
  • Duration: 15 min

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

Arriva UK operates a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Shirley Church Road every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 29 min.

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