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 £4 - £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 14m.

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 12m.

How far is it from Purley to Swanley?

The distance between Purley and Swanley is 28 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 train which takes 1h 12m and costs £13 - £23.

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

It takes approximately 1h 12m 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 train which takes 1h 12m and costs £13 - £23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £9 and takes 1h 14m.

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.

Where can I stay near Swanley?

There are 10475+ hotels available in Swanley.

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There are 5 ways to get from Purley to Swanley by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to London Bridgetrain Gatwick Airport - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Swanleytrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
1h 12m
£13–23
Bus
cheapest
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 14m
£5–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Swanleytaxi 16.1 mi
32 min
£75–90
Drive 16.1 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Swanleycar 16.1 mi
32 min
£5–6
Line 466 bus, line 314 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley Tesco to Addington Village Interchangebus 466
2. Take the bus from Addington Village Interchange to Bromley South Stationbus 314
1h 26m
£7–11

Purley to Swanley by train

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Distance: 27.7 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

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

You can take a train from Purley to Swanley via London Bridge in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, 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 14m.

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