Train travel to Purley guide

Updated May 9, 2026

Which train companies run trains to Purley?

Thameslink, Southern and South Western Railway offer services to and from Purley, serving various UK locations. Prices and durations can vary depending on your travel time.

What are Purley's opening hours?

For Purley, the first train typically departs at 0:02 and the final train departs at 23:59, but be sure to check prior to your journey as this is subject to change.

Pick up & drop off at Purley

Purley offers designated parking and pick-up/drop-off points for a seamless travel experience.

Connectivity of the Purley?

Trains to and from Purley connect easily to popular destinations like London, London Bridge, Croydon, East Croydon and Gatwick Airport. Buses and taxis are also readily accessible from the station to help you complete your journey. Use our train finder to get the best options for your trip.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.

Purley live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Purley, check now to plan your next journey.

  • Departures

  • Arrivals

TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Purley to Bedford18:271h 41mThameslinkExp. 18:30
Purley to Reigate18:3219mSouthernExp. 18:36
Purley to Caterham18:4116mSouthernOn time
Purley to Three Bridges18:4333mThameslinkOn time
Purley to Tattenham Corner18:4424mSouthernOn time
TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Three Bridges to Purley18:2627mThameslinkExp. 18:29
London Victoria to Purley18:3223mSouthernExp. 18:35
London Bridge to Purley18:3726mSouthernOn time
Caterham to Purley18:3815mSouthernOn time
Tattenham Corner to Purley18:4123mSouthernExp. 18:46

Station Details

Address:

Purley station, Station Approach, Whytecliffe Road, Purley, CR2 2AP

Ticket Office opening hours::

Monday to Friday open from 05:55:00 until 20:00:00

Saturday open from 05:55:00 until 20:00:00

Sunday open from 08:10:00 until 16:45:00

Ticket Machine:

Available

Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

Station Buffet

Station Buffet

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

Cycle storage CCTV

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