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How to get from Purley to Princes House by train?

By train

To get from Purley to Princes House in Reading, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the THAMESLINK train from Purley station to Farringdon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Paddington station to Reading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Walk to Princes House
Leaves from Purley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Purley
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Paddington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paddington
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paddington
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Oxford
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Princes House
    Walk to
    Princes House
    London Road
    0.81 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Purley to Princes House in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from Purley station to Redhill station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 21 bus from Blagrave Street, Reading Town Centre station to Kendrick Student Village, the Mount station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 2121
Walk to Princes House
Leaves from Purley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Purley
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Horsham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Redhill
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Reading
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    84 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blagrave Street, Reading Town Centre
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Lower Earley
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kendrick Student Village, the Mount
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Princes House
    Walk to
    Princes House
    London Road
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Purley to Princes House

The distance between Purley, Reading and Princes House, Reading is approximately 54.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Purley to Princes House by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Reading – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Purley

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

Train stations close to Purley:

  • Kenley
  • Sanderstead
  • Riddlesdown

Bus stations close to Purley:

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

Public transport stations close to Princes House, Reading

Princes House is located at London Road, Reading and the nearest public transport station is Eldon Road, Reading.

Train stations close to Princes House:

  • Reading

Bus stations close to Princes House:

  • Eldon Road, Reading
  • Craven Road, Royal Berkshire Hospital
  • Rbh Main Entrance, Royal Berkshire Hospital

By bus and train

To get from Purley to Princes House in Reading, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from Purley station to Redhill station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train and finally take the 21 bus from Blagrave Street, Reading Town Centre station to Kendrick Student Village, the Mount station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Bus - 2121
Walk to Princes House
Leaves from Purley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Purley
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Horsham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Redhill
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Reading
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reading
    84 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blagrave Street, Reading Town Centre
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Lower Earley
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kendrick Student Village, the Mount
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Princes House
    Walk to
    Princes House
    London Road
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Purley to Princes House?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Purley to Princes House?

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Bus line 21.

  • Is there a direct train between Purley and Princes House?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Purley to Princes House?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Bedford station near Purley in Purley to Farringdon station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Farringdon station near Princes House in Reading.

  • How long does it take to travel from Purley to Princes House by train?

    The total travel time between Purley in Purley and Princes House in Reading by train is about 1 hr 44 min.

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

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Bedford station near Purley in Purley.

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

    Get off the train at the Farringdon station, which is closest to Princes House in Reading.

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