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

The cheapest way to get from Southgate to Purley is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southgate to Purley is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Southgate and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from Southgate to Purley. However, there are services departing from Meadway and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct via Kingsway / Holborn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Southgate and Purley?

No, there is no direct train from Southgate to Purley. However, there are services departing from Southgate and arriving at Purley via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Southgate to Purley?

The distance between Southgate and Purley is 25 miles. The road distance is 23 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southgate to Purley without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 17m and costs £15 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Southgate to Purley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southgate to Purley bus from?

Southgate to Purley bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Meadway station.

Where do I catch the Southgate to Purley train from?

Southgate to Purley train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Southgate station.

Where does the Southgate to Purley bus arrive?

Southgate to Purley bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Kingsway / Holborn Station.

Where does the Southgate to Purley train arrive?

Southgate to Purley train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at King's Cross St. Pancras station.

Can I drive from Southgate to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Southgate to Purley is 23 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Southgate to Purley.

Where can I stay near Purley?

There are 18408+ hotels available in Purley.

Southgate to Purley - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 121 bus

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

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Southgate to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway Piccadilly
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
1h 17m
£15–44
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadway to Kingsway / Holborn Stationbus N91
2. Take the bus from Kingsway / Holborn Station to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus N68
2h 37m
£4–60
Line 121 bus, line 141 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Meadway to Turnpike Lane Stationbus 121
2. Take the bus from Turnpike Lane Station to London Bridge Bus Stationbus 141
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Purley Oakstrain
2h 2m
£8–16
Drive 22.9 mi
1. Drive from Southgate to Purleycar 22.9 mi
1h 5m
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southgate to Purleytaxi 22.9 mi
1h 5m
£55–70

Southgate to Purley by bus and train

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Distance: 24.6 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Meadway to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Kingsway / Holborn Station in around 2h 37m.

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