There are 6 ways to get from Purley to Thamesmead by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Purley to London Bridgetrain Gatwick Airport - Bedford / ...
- Take the train from London Bridge to Abbey Wood (London)train London Cannon Street - London Cannon Street / ...
56 min£10–19Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre to Bromley North Stationbus Sl5
- Take the bus from Bromley North Station to Thamesmead / Carlyle Roadbus Sl3
2h 7m£4–5Drive 19.9 mi
- Drive from Purley to Thamesmeadcar 19.9 mi
41 min£5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Purley to Thamesmeadtaxi 19.9 mi
41 min£90–110Line 119 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Sandilands Tram Stop to Bromley North Stationbus 119
- Take the bus from Bromley North Station to Thamesmead / Carlyle Roadbus Sl3
2h 19m£6–7Line 289 bus, line 54 bus
- Take the bus from Purley Station to Elmers End Interchangebus 289
- Take the bus from Elmers End Interchange to Plumstead Road / Burrage Roadbus 54
2h 47m£5–26
Purley to Thamesmead by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purley to Thamesmead is to bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Purley to Thamesmead is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £5 - £8.
No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Thamesmead. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Thamesmead / Carlyle Road via St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre and Bromley North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Purley to Thamesmead. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Abbey Wood (London) via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Purley and Thamesmead is 23 miles. The road distance is 20 miles.
The best way to get from Purley to Thamesmead without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs £10 - £19.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Purley to Thamesmead, including transfers.
Purley to Thamesmead bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre station.
Purley to Thamesmead train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
The best way to get from Purley to Thamesmead is to train which takes 56 min and costs £10 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Purley, England and Thamesmead, England?
You can take a train from Purley to Abbey Wood (London) via London Bridge in around 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Thamesmead / Carlyle Road via St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre and Bromley North Station in around 2h 7m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Purley to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London Bridge to Abbey Wood (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Purley to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Bridge to Abbey Wood (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre to Bromley North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
Bus from Purley Station to Elmers End Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Bromley North Station to Thamesmead / Carlyle Road
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Bromley North Station to Thamesmead / Carlyle Road
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Elmers End Interchange to Plumstead Road / Burrage Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transport UK London Bus
Bus from Sandilands Tram Stop to Bromley North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Transport UK London Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- £90–110
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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Purley to Thamesmead bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bromley North Station.
Purley to Thamesmead train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Thamesmead is 20 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Purley to Thamesmead.
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