What is the cheapest way to get from Purley to Thornton Heath?

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Thornton Heath is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Purley to Thornton Heath?

The fastest way to get from Purley to Thornton Heath is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £28 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Thornton Heath?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Purley Station station and arriving at Thornton Heath Pond. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Thornton Heath?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Purley and arriving at Thornton Heath. Services depart four times a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Purley to Thornton Heath?

The distance between Purley and Thornton Heath is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Purley to Thornton Heath without a car?

The best way to get from Purley to Thornton Heath without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs £2 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Purley to Thornton Heath?

The train from Purley to Thornton Heath takes 17 min including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Purley to Thornton Heath bus from?

Purley to Thornton Heath bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Purley Station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Thornton Heath train from?

Purley to Thornton Heath train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.

Train or bus from Purley to Thornton Heath?

The best way to get from Purley to Thornton Heath is to train which takes 17 min and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 31 min.

Where does the Purley to Thornton Heath bus arrive?

Purley to Thornton Heath bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Thornton Heath Pond station.

Where does the Purley to Thornton Heath train arrive?

Purley to Thornton Heath train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Thornton Heath station.

How do I get a train ticket from Purley to Thornton Heath?

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Where can I stay near Thornton Heath?

There are 20282+ hotels available in Thornton Heath.

Purley to Thornton Heath - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Purley to Thornton Heath by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to Thornton Heathtrain Brighton - London Victoria / ...
17 min
£2–4
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Purley Station to Thornton Heath Pondbus 289
31 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purley to Thornton Heathtaxi 5 mi
12 min
£28–35
Walk
1. Take the walk from Purley to Thornton Heathwalk 5.3 mi
1h 42m
Train via East Croydon
1. Take the train from Purley to East Croydontrain Gatwick Airport - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from East Croydon to Thornton Heathtrain East Croydon - London Bridge / ...
27 min
£2–4
Line 407 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Foxley Hill Road to West Croydon Bus Stationbus 407
2. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Thornton Heath Stationbus 198 / ...
53 min
£3–5

Purley to Thornton Heath by train

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Distance: 4.8 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and Thornton Heath, England?

Southern operates a train from Purley to Thornton Heath 4 times a week. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Purley Station to Thornton Heath Pond every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 31 min. Transport UK London Bus also services this route every 2 hours.

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