What is the cheapest way to get from Purley to The Oval?

The cheapest way to get from Purley to The Oval is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Purley to The Oval?

The fastest way to get from Purley to The Oval is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £110 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and The Oval?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to The Oval. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Archbishop Tenison's School via Camberwell Church Street / Camberwell Green. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and The Oval?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to The Oval. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Vauxhall via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Purley to The Oval?

The distance between Purley and The Oval is 14 miles. The road distance is 11.4 miles.

How do I travel from Purley to The Oval without a car?

The best way to get from Purley to The Oval without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £14.

How long does it take to get from Purley to The Oval?

It takes approximately 34 min to get from Purley to The Oval, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to The Oval bus from?

Purley to The Oval bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.

Where do I catch the Purley to The Oval train from?

Purley to The Oval train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.

Train or bus from Purley to The Oval?

The best way to get from Purley to The Oval is to train which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £9 and takes 1h 3m.

Where does the Purley to The Oval bus arrive?

Purley to The Oval bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green station.

Where does the Purley to The Oval train arrive?

Purley to The Oval train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Purley to The Oval?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to The Oval is 11 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Purley to The Oval.

How do I get a train ticket from Purley to The Oval?

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Where can I stay near The Oval?

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Purley to The Oval - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to Clapham Junctiontrain Reigate - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Vauxhalltrain London Waterloo - London Waterloo / ...
34 min
£7–14
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Denmark Hill /Camberwell Greenbus N68
1h 3m
£3–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to The Ovaltaxi 11.3 mi
28 min
£110–130
Drive 11.3 mi
1. Drive from Purley to The Ovalcar 11.3 mi
28 min
£3–4
Train, line 36 bus
1. Take the train from Purley to London Victoriatrain Reigate - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from Victoria Station to Archbishop Tenison's Schoolbus 36 / ...
46 min
£8–25
Line 127 bus, line 333 bus
1. Take the bus from Purley Station to Tooting Broadway Stationbus 127
2. Take the bus from Mitcham Road /Tooting Broadway to Ovalbus 333
2h 9m

Purley to The Oval by train and foot

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Distance: 13.7 mi
Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and The Oval, Greater London, England?

You can take a train from Purley to The Oval via Clapham Junction and Vauxhall in around 34 min. Alternatively, Abellio London operates a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Denmark Hill /Camberwell Green every 2 hours. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 49 min.

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