The average train between Cardiff and Purley takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Purley. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Purley at 1:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Purley. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Purley station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Cardiff to Purley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Purley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cardiff to Purley train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Cardiff and Purley is 213.4 km. The road distance is 262 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–120 and the journey takes 2h 6m.
