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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Purley is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Purley is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Purley?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Purley. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Purley / Downlands Precinct via Heathrow Central Bus Station and East Croydon Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Purley?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Purley. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Purley via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Watford to Purley?

The distance between Watford and Purley is 29 miles. The road distance is 29.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Purley without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £14 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Watford to Purley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Purley bus from?

Watford to Purley bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Purley train from?

Watford to Purley train services, operated by Southern, depart from Watford Junction station.

Train or bus from Watford to Purley?

The best way to get from Watford to Purley is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs £14 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the Watford to Purley bus arrive?

Watford to Purley bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Watford to Purley train arrive?

Watford to Purley train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Watford to Purley?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Purley is 29 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Watford to Purley.

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

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Where can I stay near Purley?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain Watford Junction - East Croydon / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Purleytrain London Victoria - Reigate / ...
1h 15m
£14–31
Drive 29.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Watford to Purleycar 29.1 mi
1h 7m
£8–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus Sl7
2h 57m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Watford to Purleytaxi 29.1 mi
1h 7m
£60–75
Train via London St Pancras International
1. Take the train from Watford High Street to London Eustontrain Watford Junction - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Purleytrain Bedford - Three Bridges / ...
1h 50m
£23–56

Watford to Purley by train

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Distance: 28.7 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Purley via Clapham Junction in around 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Purley / Downlands Precinct via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and East Croydon Rail Station in around 2h 57m.

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