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Trip Overview

The train between Purley and Merstham takes 8 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Purley to Merstham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8 min
Duration
6 mi
Distance
£4
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Purley to Merstham train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Purley and Merstham. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Purley is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Merstham at 12:07 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 11 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 9 min • Direct
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    train train 9 min • Direct
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    train train 8 min • Direct
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    train train 9 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 9 min • Direct
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    train train 9 min • Direct
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    train train 8 min • Direct
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    train train 9 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 9 min • Direct
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    train train 9 min • Direct
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    train train 8 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 9 min • Direct
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    train train 9 min • Direct
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    train train 8 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 9 min • Direct
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    train train 9 min • Direct
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    train train 8 min • Direct
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    train train 9 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    train train 9 min • Direct
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    train train 9 min • Direct
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    train train 8 min • Direct
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    train train 9 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Purley to Merstham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Purley to Merstham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5.6 mi
  • Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Purley, England and Merstham, England?

Thameslink operates a train from Purley to Merstham hourly. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 9 min. Southern also services this route every 30 minutes.

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