The average train between Clapham and Purley takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Clapham 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 every 30 minutes between Clapham and Purley. The earliest departure is at 12:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Clapham is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Purley at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Clapham to Purley. However, there are services departing from Clapham station and arriving at Purley station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
Clapham to Purley train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Clapham High Street station.
Clapham to Purley train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Purley station.
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The distance between Clapham and Purley is 14.1 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a train from Clapham High Street to Purley via Clapham Junction in around 44 min.