The average train between Thatcham and Purley takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Thatcham 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 hourly between Thatcham and Purley. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thatcham is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Purley at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Thatcham to Purley. However, there are services departing from Thatcham station and arriving at Purley station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Thatcham to Purley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Thatcham station.
Thatcham to Purley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Purley station.
Book your Thatcham to Purley train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Thatcham and Purley is 80.1 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Thatcham to Purley via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 1h 43m.