The average train between Bournemouth and Purley takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth to Purley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Purley. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Purley at 1:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 49m • 1 change

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2h 48m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Purley. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Purley station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Bournemouth to Purley train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Purley train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.
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The distance between Bournemouth and Purley is 141.3 km. The road distance is 184 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £40–95 and the journey takes 1h 48m.