What is the cheapest way to get from Purley to St James's Square?

The cheapest way to get from Purley to St James's Square is to bus which costs £2 and takes 1h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Purley to St James's Square?

The fastest way to get from Purley to St James's Square is to taxi which takes 36 min and costs £100 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and St James's Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at St Giles High Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and St James's Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Purley and arriving at London Victoria. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Purley to St James's Square?

The distance between Purley and St James's Square is 15 miles. The road distance is 14 miles.

How do I travel from Purley to St James's Square without a car?

The best way to get from Purley to St James's Square without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs £6 - £14.

How long does it take to get from Purley to St James's Square?

The train from Purley to London Victoria takes 25 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Purley to St James's Square bus from?

Purley to St James's Square bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.

Where do I catch the Purley to St James's Square train from?

Purley to St James's Square train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.

Train or bus from Purley to St James's Square?

The best way to get from Purley to St James's Square is to train which takes 47 min and costs £6 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 and takes 1h 27m.

Where does the Purley to St James's Square bus arrive?

Purley to St James's Square bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at St Giles High Street station.

Where does the Purley to St James's Square train arrive?

Purley to St James's Square train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Purley to St James's Square?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to St James's Square is 14 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Purley to St James's Square.

Where can I stay near St James's Square?

There are 21935+ hotels available in St James's Square.

Can I share a ride from Purley to St James's Square?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Purley and St James's Square. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Purley to St James's Square - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

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There are 7 ways to get from Purley to St James's Square by train, bus, rideshare, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to London Victoriatrain Reigate - London Victoria / ...
47 min
£6–14
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St Giles High Streetbus N68
1h 27m
£2
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Croydon to Londonrideshare 11.2 mi
47 min
£3
Line 289 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Purley Station to Elmers End Interchangebus 289
2. Take the train from Elmers End to London Charing Crosstrain Hayes
2h 2m
£7–15
Line 60 bus, line 159 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Streatham Stationbus 60
2. Take the bus from Streatham Station to Regent Street / St James'sbus 159 / ...
2h 12m
£4–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to St James's Squaretaxi 13.9 mi
36 min
£100–130
Drive 13.9 mi
1. Drive from Purley to St James's Squarecar 13.9 mi
36 min
£4–5

Purley to St James's Square by bus and foot

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Distance: 14.6 mi
Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and St James's Square, Greater London, England?

Southern operates a train from Purley to London Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £6–14 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St Giles High Street hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 12m.

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