What is the cheapest way to get from Romford to Purley?

The cheapest way to get from Romford to Purley is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 56 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Romford to Purley?

The fastest way to get from Romford to Purley is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Romford and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from Romford station to Purley. However, there are services departing from Romford Station and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct via Aldwych / Drury Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Romford and Purley?

No, there is no direct train from Romford to Purley. However, there are services departing from Romford and arriving at Purley via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Romford to Purley?

The distance between Romford and Purley is 29 miles. The road distance is 26.7 miles.

How do I travel from Romford to Purley without a car?

The best way to get from Romford to Purley without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £16 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Romford to Purley?

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Romford to Purley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Romford to Purley bus from?

Romford to Purley bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Romford Station.

Where do I catch the Romford to Purley train from?

Romford to Purley train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Romford station.

Train or bus from Romford to Purley?

The best way to get from Romford to Purley is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £95 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Romford to Purley bus arrive?

Romford to Purley bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Aldwych / Drury Lane station.

Where does the Romford to Purley train arrive?

Romford to Purley train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Farringdon Without station.

Can I drive from Romford to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Romford to Purley is 27 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Romford to Purley.

How do I get a train ticket from Romford to Purley?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Romford to Purley?

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Where can I stay near Purley?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Romford to Farringdon Withouttrain Elizabeth
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
1h 21m
£16–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Romford Station to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus N15
2. Take the bus from Aldwych / Drury Lane to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus N68
3h 2m
£4–91
Drive 26.6 mi
1. Drive from Romford to Purleycar 26.6 mi
56 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Romford to Purleytaxi 26.6 mi
56 min
£65–80
Line 103 bus, subway, train
1. Take the bus from Romford Station to Dagenham Eastbus 103
2. Take the subway from Dagenham East station to Victoria stationsubway
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Purleytrain
1h 49m
£21–67

Romford to Purley by train

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Distance: 28.4 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

You can take a train from Romford to Purley via Farringdon Without and Farringdon in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Romford Station to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Aldwych / Drury Lane in around 3h 2m.

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