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How to get fromPurley to Wood Greenby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Purley to London St Pancras Intltrain train Gatwick Airport - Bedford / ...
    1h 4m
    £11–15

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to St Giles High Streetbus bus N68
    2. Take the bus from Denmark Street to Haringey Civic Centrebus bus N29
    2h 9m
    £3–5

  3. Train, line 141 bus

    1. Take the train from Purley to London Bridgetrain train Gatwick Airport - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Bridge Bus Station to Haringey Civic Centrebus bus 141
    1h 27m
    £7–13

  4. Drive  20.5 mi

    1. Drive from Purley to Wood Greencar car 20.5 mi
    59 min
    £6–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purley to Wood Greentaxi taxi 20.5 mi
    59 min
    £260–320

Purley to Wood Green by train

Calendar281Weekly Trains
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Purley, England and Wood Green, Greater London, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Purley to London St Pancras Intl every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £9–12 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Haringey Civic Centre via St Giles High Street and Denmark Street in around 2h 9m.

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