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How to get fromThamesmead to Purleyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Abbey Wood (London) to London Bridgetrain train Rainham / ...
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Purleytrain train Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
    58 min
    £11–24

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thamesmead / Carlyle Road to Bromley North Stationbus bus Sl3
    2. Take the bus from Bromley North Station to Park Streetbus bus Sl5
    1h 54m
    £3–5

  3. Drive 19.2 mi

    1. Drive from Thamesmead to Purleycar car 19.2 mi
    42 min
    £5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thamesmead to Purleytaxi taxi 19.2 mi
    42 min
    £45–60

  5. Bus via Elephant & Castle / London Road

    1. Take the bus from Thamesmead / Carlyle Road to Elephant & Castle / London Roadbus bus N1
    2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / London Road to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus bus N68
    2h 26m
    £4–71

  6. Line 54 bus, line 289 bus

    1. Take the bus from Woolwich Station to Elmers End Interchangebus bus 54
    2. Take the bus from Elmers End Interchange to Purley Stationbus bus 289
    2h 42m
    £5–28

Thamesmead to Purley by train

Calendar520Weekly Trains
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 22.9 mi
  • Duration: 58 min

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

You can take a train from Abbey Wood (London) to Purley via London Bridge in around 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thamesmead / Carlyle Road to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Bromley North Station and Park Street in around 1h 54m.

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