Train Manchester to Purley from £88 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Purley takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester 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.

3h 9m
Duration: 199 mi
Distance: £88
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 10m

£74–122

Manchester to Purley train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Purley. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Purley at 2:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:15 PM → 5:12 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
2:35 PM → 5:42 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
3:15 PM → 6:12 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
3:35 PM → 6:42 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:24 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 10:42 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:24 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
5:55 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 10:42 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
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