The average train between Purley and Croydon takes 6 min and the fastest train takes 4 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Purley to Croydon. 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 15 minutes between Purley and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 10:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purley is at 6:54 PM which arrives into Croydon at 6:58 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Purley station and arriving at Croydon station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 6 min.
Purley to Croydon train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Croydon train services, operated by Southern, arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your Purley to Croydon train tickets online with Southern and Thameslink.
The distance between Purley and Croydon is 5.2 km. The road distance is 5 km.
Southern operates a train from Purley to East Croydon every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 4 min. Thameslink also services this route every 30 minutes.
