What is the cheapest way to get from Purley to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Southampton is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Purley to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Purley to Southampton is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Coach Station via West Croydon Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Southampton Central via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Purley to Southampton?

The distance between Purley and Southampton is 86 miles. The road distance is 75.3 miles.

How do I travel from Purley to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Purley to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £35 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Purley to Southampton?

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Purley to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Southampton bus from?

Purley to Southampton bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Southampton train from?

Purley to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.

Train or bus from Purley to Southampton?

The best way to get from Purley to Southampton is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Purley to Southampton bus arrive?

Purley to Southampton bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Purley to Southampton train arrive?

Purley to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Purley to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Southampton is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Purley to Southampton.

How do I get a train ticket from Purley to Southampton?

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

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Purley to Southampton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Purley to Southampton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
1h 55m
£36–81
Drive 74.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Purley to Southamptoncar 74.9 mi
1h 36m
£19–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
4h 34m
Train via Chichester
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Chichestertrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the train from Chichester to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central / ...
3h 4m
£46–94

Purley to Southampton by train

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Distance: 85.6 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Purley, England and Southampton, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Coach Station via West Croydon Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 34m.

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