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How to get fromPurley to West Sussexby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Purley to Horshamtrain train London Bridge - Horsham / ...
    1h 15m
    £16–32

  2. Drive 36 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Purley to West Sussexcar car 36 mi
    46 min
    £9–13

  3. Line 405 bus, line 400 bus, line 200 bus

    1. Take the bus from Purley Tesco to Redhill Bus Stationbus bus 405
    2. Take the bus from Redhill Bus Station to Gatwick Road Northbus bus 400 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Gatwick Road North to Railway Stationbus bus 200
    2h 37m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to West Sussextaxi taxi 36 mi
    46 min
    £75–95

  5. Train via Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Purley to Gatwick Airporttrain train Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Horshamtrain train London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    1h 20m
    £15–33

  6. Train, line 100 bus

    1. Take the train from Coulsdon South to Horshamtrain train Peterborough - Horsham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus bus 100
    1h 57m
    £16–29

Purley to West Sussex by train

Calendar64Weekly Trains
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Purley, England and West Sussex, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Purley to Horsham every 4 hours. Tickets cost £12–25 and the journey takes 45 min. Southern also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley Tesco to Billingshurst via Redhill Bus Station, Gatwick Road North, Railway Station, and Horsham in around 2h 37m.

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