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How to get from Purley to Hockenden by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Purley to Hockenden in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHERN train from Purley station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the 233 bus from Sidcup (G) station to Birchwood Corner station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is £8.55.

93min£8.55
Train - SOUTHERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 233233
Walk to Hockenden
Leaves from Purley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Purley
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    London Bridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Dartford
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sidcup
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sidcup (G)
    ID G
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 233233
    Wait for bus
    233
    Swanley
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Birchwood Corner
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hockenden
    Walk to
    Hockenden
    0.87 mi • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Purley to Hockenden in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTHERN train from Purley station to Coulsdon South station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from London Bridge station to Swanley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is £8.50.

90min£8.50
Train - SOUTHERN
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Hockenden
Leaves from Purley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Purley
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Reigate
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Coulsdon South
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Peterborough
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    21 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Maidstone East
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swanley
    21 min
  • 8
    Walk to Hockenden
    Walk to
    Hockenden
    1.54 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Purley to Hockenden

The distance between Purley, London and Hockenden, London is approximately 27.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Purley to Hockenden by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Purley

Purley is located at Purley, London and the nearest public transport station is Purley Station (H).

Train stations close to Purley:

  • Sanderstead
  • Kenley
  • South Croydon

Bus stations close to Purley:

  • Purley Station (H)
  • Purley Station (Z2)
  • Foxley Hill Road (N)

Public transport stations close to Hockenden, London

Hockenden is located at Hockenden, London and the nearest public transport station is Albany Park.

Train stations close to Hockenden:

  • Albany Park

By train

To get from Purley to Hockenden in London, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTHERN train from Purley station to Coulsdon South station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from London Bridge station to Swanley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is £8.50.

90min£8.50
Train - SOUTHERN
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Hockenden
Leaves from Purley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Purley
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Reigate
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Coulsdon South
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Peterborough
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    21 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Maidstone East
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Swanley
    21 min
  • 8
    Walk to Hockenden
    Walk to
    Hockenden
    1.54 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Purley to Hockenden?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 233.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Purley to Hockenden?

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Purley and Hockenden?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Purley to Hockenden?

    The SOUTHERN train line goes from London Bridge station near Purley in Purley to London Bridge station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till London Bridge station near Hockenden in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Purley to Hockenden by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Purley in Purley and Hockenden in London by train and bus is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Purley to get to Hockenden?

    Get on the SOUTHERN train from the London Bridge station near Purley in Purley.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Purley and Hockenden?

    Get off the train at the London Bridge stop, which is closest to Hockenden in London.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Purley to Hockenden?

    The ride from Purley to Hockenden costs £8.55.

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