Reading to Purley Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Purley takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading to Purley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 22m
Duration: 54 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London Paddington

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1h 27m

£25–70

Reading to Purley train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Purley. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Purley at 1:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

8:58 AM → 10:12 AM
1h 14m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 10:42 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
9:51 AM → 11:12 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
10:27 AM → 11:43 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:10 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:24 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 7:54 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 8:24 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:10 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:24 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 7:54 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 8:24 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:10 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:24 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 7:54 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 8:24 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:10 AM → 6:51 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 7:24 AM
1h 23m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 7:54 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 8:24 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:55 AM → 6:52 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 7:22 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 7:42 AM
1h 22m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 8:12 AM
1h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:56 AM → 10:16 AM
1h 20m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 10:46 AM
1h 17m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 11:16 AM
1h 24m • 2 changes
10:27 AM → 11:46 AM
1h 19m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Purley? 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.