What is the cheapest way to get from South Croydon to Purley?

The cheapest way to get from South Croydon to Purley is to train which costs £1 - £2 and takes 3 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Croydon to Purley?

The fastest way to get from South Croydon to Purley is to train which takes 3 min and costs £1 - £2.

Is there a direct bus between South Croydon and Purley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Upland Road Croydon and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct train between South Croydon and Purley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Croydon and arriving at Purley. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from South Croydon to Purley?

The distance between South Croydon and Purley is 2 miles.

How do I travel from South Croydon to Purley without a car?

The best way to get from South Croydon to Purley without a car is to train which takes 3 min and costs £1 - £2.

How long does it take to get from South Croydon to Purley?

The train from South Croydon to Purley takes 3 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the South Croydon to Purley bus from?

South Croydon to Purley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Upland Road Croydon station.

Where do I catch the South Croydon to Purley train from?

South Croydon to Purley train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from South Croydon station.

Train or bus from South Croydon to Purley?

The best way to get from South Croydon to Purley is to train which takes 3 min and costs £1 - £2. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £10 and takes 10 min.

Where does the South Croydon to Purley bus arrive?

South Croydon to Purley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Purley / Downlands Precinct station.

Where does the South Croydon to Purley train arrive?

South Croydon to Purley train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Purley station.

How do I get a train ticket from South Croydon to Purley?

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Where can I stay near Purley?

There are 17680+ hotels available in Purley.

South Croydon to Purley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from South Croydon to Purley by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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best
1. Take the train from South Croydon to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
3 min
£1–2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Upland Road Croydon to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus 466 / ...
10 min
£1–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Croydon to Purleytaxi 2.1 mi
5 min
£15–19
Walk
1. Take the walk from South Croydon to Purleywalk 2.3 mi
45 min

South Croydon to Purley by train

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Distance: 2.1 mi
Duration: 3 min

What companies run services between South Croydon, England and Purley, England?

Thameslink operates a train from South Croydon to Purley hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 3 min. Southern also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Upland Road Croydon to Purley / Downlands Precinct every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 10 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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