The average train between Purley and Manchester takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Purley to Manchester. 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 Purley and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purley is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Purley to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Manchester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Purley to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Manchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between Purley and Manchester is 278.6 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from Purley to Manchester Piccadilly via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 17m.
