The average train between Cheltenham and Purley takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Purley. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Purley at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 9m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Purley. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Purley station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Cheltenham to Purley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Purley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Purley station.
Book your Cheltenham to Purley train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Cheltenham and Purley is 149.6 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Purley via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 2h 57m.