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How to get fromPurley to Shortlands Stationby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Purley to Shortlands Station by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from East Croydon Tram Stop to Beckenham Junction Tram Stoptram tram Tram
    52 min
    £4–8

  2. Line 367 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Shortlands Stationbus bus 367
    1h 11m
    £3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to Shortlands Stationtaxi taxi 8.2 mi
    18 min
    £40–50

  4. Drive  8.2 mi

    1. Drive from Purley to Shortlands Stationcar car 8.2 mi
    18 min
    £3

  5. Bus, line 367 bus

    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to East Croydon Rail Stationbus bus 466
    2. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Shortlands Stationbus bus 367
    1h 27m
    £4–5

  6. Line 289 bus, line 367 bus

    1. Take the bus from Russell Hill Road to Poplar Walkbus bus 289
    2. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Shortlands Stationbus bus 367
    1h 51m
    £4–5

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  • Distance: 8.7 mi
  • Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and Shortlands Station, England?

London Tramlink operates a vehicle from East Croydon Tram Stop to Beckenham Junction Tram Stop every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Transport UK London Bus operates a bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Shortlands Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 52 min.

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