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

The cheapest way to get from Swanley to Purley is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 31 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanley to Purley is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs £75 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Swanley and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanley station to Purley. However, there are services departing from Bromley South Station and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct via East Croydon Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Swanley and Purley?

No, there is no direct train from Swanley to Purley. However, there are services departing from Swanley and arriving at Purley via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Swanley to Purley?

The distance between Swanley and Purley is 28 miles. The road distance is 16.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanley to Purley without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs £13 - £27.

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

It takes approximately 49 min to get from Swanley to Purley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanley to Purley bus from?

Swanley to Purley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bromley South Station.

Where do I catch the Swanley to Purley train from?

Swanley to Purley train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Swanley station.

Train or bus from Swanley to Purley?

The best way to get from Swanley to Purley is to train which takes 49 min and costs £13 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £10 and takes 1h 9m.

Where does the Swanley to Purley bus arrive?

Swanley to Purley bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at East Croydon Rail Station.

Where does the Swanley to Purley train arrive?

Swanley to Purley train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Swanley to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanley to Purley is 16 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Swanley to Purley.

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

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Where can I stay near Purley?

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Swanley to Purley - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car

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There are 6 ways to get from Swanley to Purley by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swanley to London Bridgetrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
49 min
£14–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bromley South Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus Sl5
2. Take the bus from East Croydon Rail Station to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus 466 / ...
1h 9m
£4–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swanley to Purleytaxi 16.1 mi
31 min
£75–90
Drive 16.1 mi
1. Drive from Swanley to Purleycar 16.1 mi
31 min
£4–6
Train via London Victoria
1. Take the train from Swanley to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Purleytrain London Victoria - Reigate / ...
1h 22m
£15–32
Line 233 bus, line 314 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bartholomew Way Asda to Footscray Road / Southwood Rdbus 233
2. Take the bus from New Eltham to Addington Village Interchangebus 314
3. Take the bus from Addington Village Interchange to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus 466
2h 10m
£5–40

Swanley to Purley by train

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Distance: 27.7 mi
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Swanley, Kent, England and Purley, England?

You can take a train from Swanley to Purley via London Bridge in around 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swanley to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Bromley South, Bromley South Station, and East Croydon Rail Station in around 1h 9m.

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