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How to get fromPurley to Wansteadby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Purley to Wanstead by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Purley to London Bridgetrain train Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the subway from London Bridge station to Stratford stationsubway subway Jubilee
    50 min
    £15–49

  2. Drive 21.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purley to Wansteadcar car 21.8 mi
    49 min
    £6–8

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Holborn Stationbus bus N68
    2. Take the subway from Holborn station to Wanstead stationsubway subway Central
    1h 34m
    £9–31

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to Wansteadtaxi taxi 21.8 mi
    49 min
    £280–340

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  • Distance: 24.1 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and Wanstead, England?

There is no direct connection from Purley to Wanstead. However, you can take the train to London Bridge, walk to London Bridge station, take the subway to Stratford station, then take the subway to Wanstead station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Wanstead station via Holborn Station and Holborn station in around 1h 34m.

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