The average train between Bournemouth and Purley takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. The train service runs several times per day 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 twice daily between Bournemouth and Purley. The earliest departure is at 8:47 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 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 40m • 1 change

3h 24m • 1 change

2h 37m • 1 change

3h 23m • 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 3h 16m.
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 every 3 hours. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 2h 21m.