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How to get fromPurley to South Croydonby train, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Purley to South Croydontrain train Brighton - London Victoria / ...
    5 min
    £1–3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Upland Road Croydonbus bus 466 / ...
    9 min
    £1–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to South Croydontaxi taxi 2.1 mi
    5 min
    £16–20

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Purley to South Croydonwalk walk 2.3 mi
    45 min

Purley to South Croydon by train

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Duration5 minAverage Duration
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  • Distance: 2.1 mi
  • Duration: 5 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and South Croydon, England?

Southern operates a train from Purley to South Croydon every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 5 min. Thameslink also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Upland Road Croydon every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 9 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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