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How to get fromPurley to Swanleyby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Purley to Swanley by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centrebus bus 466 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre to Bromley South Stationbus bus Sl5
    1h 10m
    £5–10

  2. Drive 16.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purley to Swanleycar car 16.1 mi
    32 min
    £4–6

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Purley to London Bridgetrain train Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Swanleytrain train London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
    1h 19m
    £14–28

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to Swanleytaxi taxi 16.1 mi
    32 min
    £75–90

  5. Line 466 bus, line 119 bus

    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Sandilands Tram Stopbus bus 466
    2. Take the bus from Sandilands Tram Stop to Bromley South Stationbus bus 119
    1h 21m
    £7–12

  6. Line 359 bus, line 314 bus, line 233 bus

    1. Take the bus from Purley Station / Purley High Street to Addington Village Interchangebus bus 359
    2. Take the bus from Addington Village Interchange to Eltham Bus Stationbus bus 314
    3. Take the bus from Eltham Bus Station to Bartholomew Way Asdabus bus 233
    2h 26m

Purley to Swanley by bus and train

Calendar628Weekly Services
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Purley, England and Swanley, Kent, England?

You can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Swanley via St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre, Bromley South Station, and Bromley South in around 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Purley to Swanley via London Bridge in around 1h 19m.

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