The average train between Reading and Purley takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Purley. The earliest departure is at 4:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Purley at 1:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Purley. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Purley station via Redhill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Reading to Purley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Purley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Redhill station.
Book your Reading to Purley train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Southern and Thameslink.
The distance between Reading and Purley is 61.1 km. The road distance is 86 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Reading to Redhill hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
