There are 5 ways to get from Purley to Southbank Centre by train, bus, rideshare, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Purley to London Blackfriarstrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
46 min£7–15Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Waterloo Bridge / South Bankbus N68
1h 5m£2Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Croydon to London11.2 mi
51 min£3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Purley to Southbank Centretaxi 13 mi
33 min£120–150Drive 13 mi
- Drive from Purley to Southbank Centrecar 13 mi
33 min£4–5
Purley to Southbank Centre by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purley to Southbank Centre is to bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Purley to Southbank Centre is to taxi which takes 33 min and costs £120 - £150.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Waterloo Bridge / South Bank. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Purley and arriving at London Blackfriars. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Purley and Southbank Centre is 15 miles. The road distance is 13.1 miles.
The best way to get from Purley to Southbank Centre without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs £7 - £15.
The train from Purley to London Blackfriars takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Purley to Southbank Centre bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.
Purley to Southbank Centre train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
The best way to get from Purley to Southbank Centre is to train which takes 46 min and costs £7 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 1h 5m.
What companies run services between Purley, England and Southbank Centre, England?
Thameslink operates a train from Purley to London Blackfriars every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–15 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Waterloo Bridge / South Bank hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Purley to London Blackfriars
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- [email protected]
- Website
- Abellio London
Bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Waterloo Bridge / South Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Abellio London
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Croydon to London
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- £120–150
Rosehill Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8641 3535
- Website
- rosehillcars.co.uk
Cabhoo Minicabs Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4545
Croydon Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 6094
- Website
- croydonairporttransfer.co.uk
Croydon Cars MiniCab Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 20 8686 4000
- Website
- croydoncar.co.uk
Croydon Local Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 8681 3333
Cheam Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3642 6174
- Website
- cheamairporttransfer.co.uk
Clocktower Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8643 2255
- Website
- clocktowercarsuk.com
Sutton Mini Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3642 3276
- Website
- stationcars247.co.uk
Cheam Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8642 6400
- Website
- cheam-cars.co.uk
Redhill Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 8770 0700
Galaxy Cars Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8687 7000
Mitcham Morden Minicabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3918 5147
- Website
- mordenminicabscars.co.uk
Mitcham Town Minin Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3745 6201
Anerley Minicab Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0222
- Website
- anerleyminicab.co.uk
Station Cars London
- Phone
- +44 20 8778 7878
- Website
- stationcarslondon.com
Epsom Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 2036 426 052
- Website
- epsomairporttransfer.co.uk
Stoneleigh Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3198 8496
- Website
- stoneleighcars.co.uk
Beckenham Mini Cabs Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3874 0223
- Website
- beckenhamcar.co.uk
Gipsy Hill Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 8659 9999
- Website
- gipsyhillminicabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Purley to Southbank Centre bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Waterloo Bridge / South Bank station.
Purley to Southbank Centre train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Blackfriars station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Southbank Centre is 13 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Purley to Southbank Centre.
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There are 21916+ hotels available in Southbank Centre.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Purley and Southbank Centre. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.