There are 5 ways to get from Tate Road to Purley (Station) by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from London City Airport to Bank DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the train from London Bridge to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
1h 10m£8–17Line 54 bus, line 289 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Woolwich Centre to Elmers End Interchangebus 54
- Take the bus from Elmers End Interchange to Purley Stationbus 289
2h 48m£3–5Bus
- Take the bus from Prospect Vale to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus N1
- Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus N68
2h 35m£4–44Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tate Road to Purley (Station)taxi 17.8 mi
43 min£45–55Drive 17.8 mi
- Drive from Tate Road to Purley (Station)car 17.8 mi
43 min£5–7
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tate Road to Purley (Station) is to line 54 bus and line 289 bus which costs £2 - £5 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Tate Road to Purley (Station) is to taxi which takes 43 min and costs £45 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Tate Road to Purley (Station). However, there are services departing from Prospect Vale and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct via Elephant & Castle / London Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Tate Road to Purley (Station). However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at Purley via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Tate Road and Purley (Station) is 21 miles. The road distance is 17.9 miles.
The best way to get from Tate Road to Purley (Station) without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £8 - £18.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Tate Road to Purley (Station), including transfers.
Tate Road to Purley (Station) bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Prospect Vale station.
Tate Road to Purley (Station) train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London City Airport station.
The best way to get from Tate Road to Purley (Station) is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs £8 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £45 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Tate Road, England and Purley (Station), England?
You can take a vehicle from Tate Road to Purley via London City Airport, Bank DLR Station, and London Bridge in around 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tate Road to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Prospect Vale and Elephant & Castle / London Road in around 2h 35m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from London City Airport to Bank DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to Purley
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to Purley
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Prospect Vale to Elephant & Castle / London Road
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–45
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–45
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Purley / Downlands Precinct
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from The Woolwich Centre to Elmers End Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Elmers End Interchange to Purley Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- £45–55
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Tate Road to Purley (Station) bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Elephant & Castle / London Road station.
Tate Road to Purley (Station) train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Bank DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tate Road to Purley (Station) is 18 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Tate Road to Purley (Station).
There are 18480+ hotels available in Purley (Station).

















