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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Purley to London Bridgetrain train Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Abbey Wood (London)train train London Cannon Street - Dartford / ...
    59 min
    £12–23

  2. Bus via Elephant & Castle Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Elephant & Castle Stationbus bus N68
    2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Thamesmead / Carlyle Roadbus bus N1
    2h 32m
    £3–77

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre to Bromley North Stationbus bus Sl5
    2. Take the bus from Bromley North Station to Thamesmead / Carlyle Roadbus bus Sl3
    1h 59m
    £4–5

  4. Drive  19.9 mi

    1. Drive from Purley to Thamesmeadcar car 19.9 mi
    41 min
    £5–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to Thamesmeadtaxi taxi 19.9 mi
    41 min
    £90–110

  6. Line 289 bus, line 54 bus

    1. Take the bus from Purley Station to Elmers End Interchangebus bus 289
    2. Take the bus from Elmers End Interchange to Plumstead Road / Burrage Roadbus bus 54
    2h 42m
    £5–26

Purley to Thamesmead by train

Calendar482Weekly Trains
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.2 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

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 59 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 1h 59m.

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