Train Reading to Purley from £28 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Purley takes 1h 41m 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.

1h 41m
Duration: 53 mi
Distance: £28
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Reading to Purley train times

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 5:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:54 PM → 8:26 PM
1h 32m • 1 change
7:22 PM → 8:56 PM
1h 34m • 1 change
7:54 PM → 9:26 PM
1h 32m • 1 change
8:21 PM → 10:23 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:32 AM → 5:56 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
5:00 AM → 6:53 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
5:31 AM → 6:56 AM
1h 25m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 7:53 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:32 AM → 5:56 AM
1h 24m • 1 change
5:00 AM → 6:53 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
5:31 AM → 6:56 AM
1h 25m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 7:53 AM
1h 57m • 1 change
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