The average train between Purley and Gatwick takes 22 min and the fastest train takes 16 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Purley to Gatwick. 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 Purley and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Purley is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 12:21 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 22 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 Gatwick station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
Purley to Gatwick train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Gatwick train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Purley to Gatwick train tickets online with Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Purley and Gatwick is 19.6 km. The road distance is 21 km.
Thameslink operates a train from Purley to Gatwick Airport every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–13 and the journey takes 21 min. Southern also services this route 5 times a day.
