The average train between Purley and Woolwich takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 49 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Purley to Woolwich. 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 Woolwich. The earliest departure is at 8:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purley is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Woolwich at 10:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
55 min • 1 change
55 min • 1 change
55 min • 1 change
55 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Purley to Woolwich. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Woolwich station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Purley to Woolwich train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Woolwich train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Woolwich Arsenal station.
Book your Purley to Woolwich train tickets online with Thameslink, Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Purley and Woolwich is 20.2 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from Purley to Woolwich Arsenal via London Bridge in around 46 min.
