The average train between Purley and Kennington takes 28 min and the fastest train takes 25 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Purley to Kennington. 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 Kennington. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purley is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Kennington at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 28 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Purley to Kennington. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Kennington station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28 min.
Purley to Kennington train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Kennington train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Vauxhall station.
Book your Purley to Kennington train tickets online with Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Purley and Kennington is 16.8 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a train from Purley to Vauxhall via Clapham Junction in around 26 min.