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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Purley is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Purley is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Purley. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct via Heathrow Central Bus Station and East Croydon Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Purley?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Purley. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Purley via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Southampton to Purley?

The distance between Southampton and Purley is 86 miles. The road distance is 75.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Purley without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £35 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Southampton to Purley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Purley bus from?

Southampton to Purley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Purley train from?

Southampton to Purley train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Purley?

The best way to get from Southampton to Purley is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Southampton to Purley bus arrive?

Southampton to Purley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Southampton to Purley train arrive?

Southampton to Purley train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Purley is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Southampton to Purley.

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

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Where can I stay near Purley?

There are 18518+ hotels available in Purley.

Southampton to Purley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Purley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain Southampton Central - London Waterloo / ...
1h 45m
£36–81
Drive 75.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southampton to Purleycar 75.1 mi
1h 36m
£19–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus Sl7
4h 5m
Train via Barnham
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain Southampton Central - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
3h 8m
£45–95

Southampton to Purley by train

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Distance: 85.6 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Heathrow Central Bus Station and East Croydon Rail Station in around 4h 5m.

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