The average train between Purley and Upminster takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Purley to Upminster. 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 20 minutes between Purley and Upminster. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purley is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Upminster at 7:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

49 min • 1 change

1h 16m • 1 change

51 min • 1 change

57 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Purley to Upminster. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Upminster station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Purley to Upminster train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Upminster train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Upminster station.
Book your Purley to Upminster train tickets online with Thameslink, c2c and Southern.
The distance between Purley and Upminster is 35.1 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a train from Purley to Upminster via London Bridge and London Fenchurch Street in around 1h 7m.