The average train between Reading and Purley takes 1h 23m 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Reading and Purley. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, 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 23m. 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 London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
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 Purley station.
Book your Reading to Purley train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Reading and Purley is 61.1 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Purley via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 23m.
