The average train between Durham and Purley takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Purley. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Purley at 3:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Purley. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Purley station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Durham to Purley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Purley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Durham to Purley train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Thameslink.
The distance between Durham and Purley is 394.8 km. The road distance is 434 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Durham to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 49m.