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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Swanley is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 32 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Swanley is to taxi which takes 32 min and costs £75 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Swanley?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Swanley station. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Bromley South Station via St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Swanley?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Swanley via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Purley to Swanley?

The distance between Purley and Swanley is 16 miles. The road distance is 16.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Swanley without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs £4 - £10.

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

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Purley to Swanley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Swanley bus from?

Purley to Swanley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Swanley train from?

Purley to Swanley train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.

Train or bus from Purley to Swanley?

The best way to get from Purley to Swanley is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs £4 - £10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £13 - £29 and takes 1h 19m.

Where does the Purley to Swanley bus arrive?

Purley to Swanley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre station.

Where does the Purley to Swanley train arrive?

Purley to Swanley train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Purley to Swanley?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Swanley is 16 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Purley to Swanley.

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

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Where can I stay near Swanley?

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best
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centrebus 466 / ...
2. Take the bus from St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre to Bromley South Stationbus Sl5
1h 10m
£5–10
Drive 16.1 mi
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1. Drive from Purley to Swanleycar 16.1 mi
32 min
£4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Purley to London Bridgetrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Swanleytrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
1h 19m
£14–28
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Swanleytaxi 16.1 mi
32 min
£75–90
Bus, line 314 bus, line 233 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Addington Village Interchangebus 466
2. Take the bus from Addington Village Interchange to Eltham Bus Stationbus 314
3. Take the bus from Eltham Bus Station to Bartholomew Way Asdabus 233
2h 32m
£5–55

Purley to Swanley by bus and train

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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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