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There are 5 ways to get from Purley to Watford by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Purley to Clapham Junctiontrain train Reigate - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Watford Junctiontrain train East Croydon - Watford Junction / ...
    1h 37m
    £15–28

  2. Drive  30.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purley to Watfordcar car 30.1 mi
    1h 6m
    £8–11

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Sl7
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Town Hallbus bus Ra3
    3h 21m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to Watfordtaxi taxi 30.1 mi
    1h 6m
    £130–160

  5. Train via London St Pancras Intl

    1. Take the train from Purley to London St Pancras Intltrain train Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Watford High Streettrain train London Euston - Watford Junction
    1h 41m
    £23–56

Purley to Watford by train

Calendar129Weekly Trains
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a train from Purley to Watford Junction via Clapham Junction in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Town Hall via West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 3 in around 3h 21m.

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